A99.5

ROCKY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

10505 CLEAR CREEK COMMERCE DR, Mint Hill, NC 28227

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110220

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedSep 15, 2026

Inspections on record36

On record sinceJul 18, 2013

Score history

Jul 18, 2013Higher is betterSep 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 15, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 watermelon in the WIC cooling at a rate of 0.0 after 15 minutes. Watermelon was cooling in a large pan that was plastic wrapped. Ensure proper cooling methods are used such as smaller pans and vented cooling. -CDI- Watermelon was vented and began properly cooling. 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 .

#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 food present over food for service. -CDI- Food was moved so that it was no longer above food for service. Ensure proper designated areas for employee food.

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Mar 18, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 4 pest traps with dead pests accrued inside the traps in the dry storage area. Ensure that pest traps are switched out as frequently as possible to preclude the build up of pests.

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Dec 11, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink biofilm present within the ice machine. Ensure that ice machine is cleaned frequently enough to preclude the buildup of biofilm residue.

#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 strawberry milk at 42F and vanilla milk at 43F in the milk crate present in the facility. Ensure that all TCS foods are maintained at 41F or less. PIC stated the milks came from walk-in cooler 30-45 minutes prior to inspection. -CDI- PIC moved milk crates for vanilla and strawberry into the WIF to cool. Milk was 33F at the end of inspection and placed into WIC. 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed burger patties in the WIC prepped on speed rack with no date marking present. PIC stated that burger patties were prepped and cooked the day before, cooled in the WIC, and are to be used for service tomorrow. -CDI- PIC added a date mark sticker to reflect the day of preparation. Ensure all cooked and cooled foods are labeled with date marking for day of preparation. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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Sep 8, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 26, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

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 held on TPHC, with a start time listed on the TPHC board that was later than the actual time the yogurt was removed from cold holding. The TPHC board listed the 4-hour start time of 10:20am, and EHS observed yogurt already on TPHC at 10:00am. -CDI- PIC adjusted the start time on the TPHC board to reflect the correct time the yogurt was removed from the WIC.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. -Observed metal pan, used for storing clean utensils, with visible buildup of debris at the bottom of the pan. -CDI- PIC changed out the pan.

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Dec 16, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 28, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 2, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 4, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 recently prepared marinara sauce inefficiently cooling in covered containers inside of the walk-in cooler. CDI - Product transferred to walk-in freezer and left vented for rapid cooling. -0.5- 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.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed dried food debris on blade of can opener affixed to prep table. Utensil not used today, according to the PIC. CDI - Can opener transferred to dish machine by PIC. -0-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed waste cluttered on ground beside dumpster unit. Remove. -0-

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Sep 13, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

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Mar 31, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 17, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 11, 2022 A 99 · 4 violations

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1

Corrected during inspection

3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) - Observed dented can of sliced apples. CDI, operator removed can from use.

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P - Observed food employee handle soiled equipment at soiled side of dish machine then proceed to handle clean equipment on clean side of drainboard without washing hands. CDI, employee washed hands.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets testing below required quat concentration.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors left open. Improvement made from previous inspection. Points not escalated today.

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Feb 15, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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 hamburger and fries hot held below 135 degrees F. CDI, items reheated above 165 degrees F.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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 dumpster lid missing and drain plug broken.

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Sep 7, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at satellite station handwashing sink in middle of dining space.

#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple flies in back of kitchen.

#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed door stopper stored on top of clean single-service napkins in dry storage room.

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Feb 24, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#19 · 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 Multiple cheeseburgers checked in hot holding units observed below 135F (see chart). Upon further inspection, during assembly of packaged burgers cheese was lowering temperature of burgers being being placed in hot hold units. Sliced cheese will be placed on a TPHC when cheeseburgers are on the menu to help maintain temperature. CDI. Burgers reheated for hot holding.

#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Milk cartons observed on line at 44F. CDI. All taken to the walk-in freezer and immediately cooled before serving. All other cold holding was sufficient.

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Oct 22, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5

3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Sanitizer weak at 0 ppm in sanitizer bucket near entrance.

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Sep 3, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler out of service from this morning. All TCS foods were voluntarily discarded and new delivery items were placed in functioning coolers. Repair order has been submitted. -1-

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Apr 4, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 8, 2019 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#19 · 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 ravioli hot holding in line at 112F. CDI - PIC reheated to 179F and educated staff to stir from the bottom after adding in cold parmesan cheese as a final topping. -1.5-

#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed incorrect date of 12/17/2018 on TPHC board at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC implemented new process of ensuring date is corrected daily. -0-

#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed lock cage in restroom with unwrapped toilet paper stored under laundry detergent. CDI - PIC reversed storage order. -.5-

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open lids and one door open on dumpster. REPEAT -.5- 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed couch, rolling chairs and other litter stored on the outside of the dumpster corral.

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Oct 4, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations

#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed no labels on red buckets and generic spray bottles labeled for DISINFECTANT, DEODORIZER and SANITIZER. CDI - PIC labeled red buckets and underlined sanitizer on spray bottles. -1-

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid open on cardboard dumpster that is overfilled. -0-

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Mar 28, 2018 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded