A99.5

LONG CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9213 BEATTIES FORD RD, Huntersville, NC 28078

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110213

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedSep 23, 2026

Inspections on record43

On record sinceAug 30, 2013

Score history

May 8, 2014Higher is betterSep 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 23, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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 walls with dark build-up located near the dish machine. Keep clean.

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Apr 14, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 6, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 29, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 23, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 5, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

*REPEAT* 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- *Observed - 2 metal containers with sticker and sticker residue, they were newly purchased containers. *CDI - PIC placed items to be washed rinsed and sanitized with a focus of removing sticker residue. NOTE: No points deducted due to improvement of no food debris build up observed on food contact surfaces. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

*REPEAT* 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf- *Observed - 2 cans dented along the seam stored with non-dented cans. *CDI - PIC removed dented cans to return for credit.

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Sep 18, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 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 - 3 metal containers, a spoon and a knife with food debris build up. *CDI - PIC removed dishes and set them aside for training example and then will rewash items. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- *Observed - Cheese burgers above 135F in standing HH Unit and on the service line. *CDI - PIC reheated item to 170F.. 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 .

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Corrected during inspection

6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf - *Observed - 2 dented cans stored with non-dented cans. *CDI - PIC removed cans and placed them into designated area. NOTE: No points deducted due to severity and PIC having designated area that is actively in use to hold dented cans.

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Mar 12, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed high temperature dish machine not functional during inspection, PIC Misti Hampton stated that this machine went down yesterday, need to have something repaired with the booster heater to get it up to temp. PIC stated employees have been washing/rinsing/sanitizing dishes at 3 comp sink until machine is fixed. EHS confirmed that PIC has placed work order for machine to be fixed, will be fixed by repair company TWC in the next couple of days. EHS observed facility using Single Service trays for lunch trays, dishes being washed in 3 comp are serving utensils and metal pans used for hot holding at line. EHS confirmed 3 comp sink at proper sanitizing concentration, employees are aware of equipment issue and properly washing dishes until fixed at 3 comp. REPEAT. Note: different piece of equipment since last inspection, maintain equipment in good repair. EHS leaving point value at 0, PIC/facility has taken initiative to correct problem ASAP.

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Dec 8, 2023 A 99.5 · 4 violations

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed 1x employee working with food with wrist jewelry on.

#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. 4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed kids disposable food trays stored on service line, stored upright and not in packaging, potential for kids to contaminate food contact surfaces with storage in this area and being stored upright. EHS suggests storing food trays away from the reach of kids, invert to prevent contamination.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine not working. Observed hot holding box (not in use) holding around 90F, not in good repair. EHS observed TWC repair man on site fixing ice machine during inspection.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed no ceiling tile above area where clean dishes are stored. 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 cleaning needed on floors underneath dish machine and dish pit area, black sticky buildup.

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Sep 1, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Note: facility was finishing last lunch service during inspection, hot line was broken down and discarding remainder of food.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 16, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

Corrected during inspection

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead fruit fly in ice bin. CDI ice scooped out. Observed dead insects in sticky traps.

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Mar 20, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: PIC had to run dish machine more than 5 times to get water temp 170F. EHS recommended PIC put in a work order to have the booster checked.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer bucket. CDI PIC put wet cloth in sanitizer bucket. 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed 2 sanitizer bucket on bottom shelf of prep tables commingled with clean dishes and single-service cups. CDI PIC moved dishes to far end of shelf and sanitizer bucket to the other end of shelf. PIC also moved 2nd sanitizer bucket from shelf with single-service cups.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Corrected during inspection

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink with straw on bottom shelf of prep table with clean trays. CDI PIC moved employee drink.

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Dec 9, 2022 A 96.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: PIC stated that CMS changed hot water heater to tankless water heater recently, and that seems to cause issue with dish machine. PIC stated that work order on dish machine has been put in and they are waiting on parts to come. EHS went in and saw 8 tankless water heater in the boiled room at the back. NOTE: this seems to be the same problem with high temp dish machine not reaching at least 160F when washed.

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

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

REPEAT 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by an max/min thermometer.-P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed dish machine only reaching 152F on EHS DishTemp thermometer plate, and 135F on PIC DishTemp thermometer after 4 washes. PIC stated the dish machine will not reach the correct temperature until 15-16 washes. PIC will use 3-comp sink to sanitize dishes. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days (12/12/2022). -3 pts-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed both dumpsters are missing drain plugs, doors left opened when not in used. Replace drain plugs, and keep doors closed when not in use to prevent insects/rodents harborage. -0.5 pts-

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Sep 6, 2022 A 97 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed unwashed lettuce over RTE apple sauce. CDI-PIC moved lettuce to the bottom and added labels explaining where the items go.

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

Follow-up verification required

4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by an max/min thermometer.-P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed dish machine only reaching 149F after 20washes. PIC will use 3-comp sink to sanitize. VR REQUIRED 9/16/2022.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed milk cooler on the right side of the serving line not holding temp, PIC is not using except for juice. The unit is leaking water onto the floor. Gasket in the hotbox (far right side) is not allowing door to shut.

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May 4, 2022 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed a whole line under 135F, the other side is over 135F. CDI-PIC is going to voluntarily discard food after the 4 hour TPHC.

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Feb 2, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 15, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed soap dispenser leaking onto the sink. Observed water leaking form the second milk cooler.

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Sep 1, 2021 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed tomatoes over RTE food. CDI-PIC saw violation and changed storage order.

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Feb 26, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 13, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 22, 2019 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded