A100

BALLANTYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15425 SCHOLASTIC DR, Charlotte, NC 28277

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110207

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 30, 2026

Inspections on record43

On record sinceSep 5, 2013

Score history

Dec 10, 2014Higher is betterSep 30, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 30, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 28, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed some build up on the inside of the ice machine on the shield. No contamination of ice was present. PIC stated there is a company that cleans all ice machines. Increase cleaning frequency. CDI - PIC wiped shield clean.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried chicken on both hot line between 125 - 133. EHS observed cook logs with proper reheating temperature of 174. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all chicken. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Feb 11, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed aides caddies visibly soiled, pens/string from clothing stored with in contact with unwrapped plasticware.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed milk cooler with cracked lid and insulation exposed. Needs repair (tape does not qualify as a repair).

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Sep 16, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink in dish pit area blocked with metal carts during inspection. CDI - PIC removed carts. 1 pt.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed rubber spatula with heavy damage being stored as clean during inspection. Replacement necessary. 0 pts.

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Apr 8, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several metal containers stored as clean with food debris. CDI- Dishes taken through high temperature dish machine again and verified clean to sight and touch. (-1.5)

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3 DAY VR. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken nuggets and french fries below 135F inside hot holding cabinets. CDI- PIC reheats all items above 165F and returns to hot holding. PIC states doors were likely left open, and EHS observed them return to proper ambient temperature of over 160F during inspection. (-0)

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Cesar salads in middle RIC between hot cabinets at 45F. CDI- PIC rapidly cools salads back to below 41F inside WIF. States door left open as reason for temps higher than expected in RIC. EHS observed RIC return to 38F during inspection. PIC should speak to staff about doors and ensure that hot and cold cabinets are not left open. (1.5)

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

10 DAY VR. 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed no hot water at sinks. Water runs at 70F. Front office has placed urgent work order for hot water repairs. EHS confirmed the high temp dish machine is still working. PIC will monitor it throughout service and notify EHS if it is not able to heat food contact surfaces to 160F or higher.

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Jan 14, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: -TPHC template as requested: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english -Floor in staff restroom in need of re-grouting; surface can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized due to cracks and gaps in tiles.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed pinto beans inside WIC cooling for tomorrow lunch service without date mark. CDI- Employee dates baked beans. (-1.5)

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Sep 13, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed hot water dish machine thermometer without batteries. PIC will email EHS a photo of the thermometer registering the max temp of hot water dish machine within 10 days. EHS thermometer reads 172F during inspection. 10 day VR required. (-.05)

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Mar 13, 2024 A 97 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Repeat violation

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine shield with accumulation of black build up. Second Repeat. -3.0

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed layer of dust and food debris on shelving unit above 3 comp sink.

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Nov 21, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. White shield on ice machine had black grime build-up. CDI - Cleaned on site.

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Sep 22, 2023 A 100 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed trash dumpster missing top lid. Have dumpster replaced to prevent harborage of pests. PIC has contacted maintenance to have replaced and will follow up on progress.

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May 24, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed French fries, cheese burgers, and burger patties in left side hot box holding below 135F (see temperature chart).CDI-PIC reheated all items to 165+

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Mar 1, 2023 A 100 · details not yet loaded