A98.5

RIVER GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCHROOM

15340 SMITH RD, Charlotte, NC 28273

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110217

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record45

On record sinceSep 26, 2013

Score history

Dec 19, 2014Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf No vomit and diarrhea procedures on site. CDI - Provided. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 a max/min thermometer.-P. Dish machine was run 5 times before disc recorded 167F. Disc was run immediately after and recorded 154F. PIC stated employees usually have to run multiple times before temp. Rises. PIC placed a work order in to have machine repaired to record 160F. Facility will use 3 comp. Sink until repaired. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Pinto beans in WIC with wrap on product recorded above 41F. PIC stated they were just prepped and placed in WIC. CDI - Unwrapped to cool down 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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May 29, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Very organized kitchen, good habits exhibited by manager and workers

#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. Observed dumpster lid gone - get replaced prior to next school year in August 2026.

#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 vents in kids’ bathrooms to be dusty. Clean more frequently.

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Jan 12, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 15, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed quat sanitizer at 500 ppm in 3 compartment sink. CDI-PIC drained sanitizer and diluted with cold water to 200 ppm.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed yogurt bags cooling in reach in cooler after preparation at 47F. CDI-PIC moved items to WIC to rapidly cool to reach 41F prior to being set on TPHC. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

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May 28, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#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 salads and yogurt bags in RIC that were above 41F. CDI-PIC moved items to WIC to rapidly cool. RIC had ambient air of 41F, but had trays on every rung of RIC, potentially limiting air circulation. PIC stated they would play a work order on RIC and will use juice RIC (34F ambient air) to hold TPHC foods prior to being set on time since unit is opened and closed less than main RIC. 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 .

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

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed slightly opening with visible light on bottom left side of back door. PIC stated work order has been placed prior to inspection to seal door flush to door frame.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer used for wiping cloths at 100 ppm. PIC refilled buckets at 200 ppm.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed broken top side lids of garbage dumpster. PIC stated work order has been placed prior to inspection.

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Feb 4, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Observed one light in WIC that needs a replacement bulb, but WICs light is still greater than 10 ft candles.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 3, 2024 A 99.5 · 5 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P. Observed one container of cooked rice thawing in WIC with a prep date of 8/28 and a discard date of 9/28. PIC stated that rice was removed from freezer and begun thawing this morning, 9/3. CDI-PIC corrected discard date on cooked rice. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple dead crawling pests inside WIC. PIC discarded pests. 6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects or pests. Observed left side of back door with moderate gap between door and threshold. PIC stated that weather striping changed once new badge reader was installed for back door and that work order would be placed to seal back door when closed.

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

Repeat violation

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer basin used for filling containers at 50 ppm. PIC refilled sanitizer buckets and sanitizer basin tested at 200 ppm. Repeat.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed moderate tears in gaskets of hot box unit on left side kitchen entrance. PIC stated work order will be placed to replace gaskets.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed red dumpster with broken top side lids.

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Apr 23, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed yogurt bags without time recorded on TPHC board. CDI-PIC added time on TPHC board.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping clothes stored in 0 ppm solution. PIC refilled sanitizer bucket and tested at 200 ppm.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed garbage dumpster with broken top-side lids. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed garbage dumpster without a drain plug.

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Dec 7, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

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 one opened pack of sliced American cheese without a date label. CDI-PIC added a date label. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#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 lollipop thermometer with a dead battery. EHS tested high temp dishmachine and got a temperature of 160F. PIC ordered a new battery during the inspection. VR within 10 days.

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Aug 30, 2023 A 99 · details not yet loaded