A98.5
BAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11540 BAIN SCHOOL RD, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110224
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record42
On record sinceSep 6, 2013
Score history
May 23, 2014Higher is betterSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 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 TPHC for today improperly marked missing a food item, and with the incorrect date listed on the TPHC sheet.
-CDI- PIC corrected the TPHC board for today.
Ensure proper TPHC labeling.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed one of the facilities ovens not functioning. PIC stated that she has a work order placed for the oven.
Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair.
Mar 9, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 16, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 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 slight buildup of pink and gray biofilm present in the ice machine. Increase ice machine cleaning frequency and thoroughness.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed Dumpster Doors open in the dumpster area at the time of the inspection. Ensure that dumpster doors are fully closed when not in use. -CDI- Dumpster doors closed.
Sep 11, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (C) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. - P. Observed dried food debris and some rusting on blade of can opener affixed to prep table. From discussion with PIC, it was revealed that the utensil was not used for today’s prep. CDI - Can opener removed and PIC placed a request for replacement utensil. -1.5-
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.
Apr 3, 2025 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 one dead cockroach right in front of the back door. PIC stated facility gets professional pest control maintenance conducted frequently.
CDI: PIC had food employee remove dead cockroach.
Dec 5, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 17, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 5, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with PIC Christy Davis and Senior Admin Support Assistant Manuela Ortiz Noga.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 19, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (C) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. - P. Observed dried food debris on blade of can opener affixed to prep table. According to PIC, the utensil was last used on 12/15/23 to open pizza sauce. CDI - Can opener relocated to 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -1.5-
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.
#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 no pull date on container of pepperoni inside of the walk-in cooler. PIC confirmed the product had been pulled from the walk-in freezer yesterday. CDI - Pull date added. -0-
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.
Sep 15, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with EHS Jonathan Clay-Hanson and PIC, Dianna Davis present.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 5, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 chicken sandwiches hot holding in hot cabinet with temperatures below 135F. Employee stated that chicken sandwiches were put in the holding cabinet less than one hour ago. Employee attempted to reheat chicken sandwiches but 165F was not reached. CDI: PIC decided to voluntarily discard due to quality.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster missing a drain plug. PIC called maintenance to address the issue.
Feb 2, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 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 ice machine with black build up accumulating on internal components near ice chute. Keep clean.
#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 sanitizer bucket holding wiping cloth with a concentration of 50ppm quaternary sanitizer. CDI: PIC refreshed bucket to proper concentration.
Dec 15, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 9, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
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 sweet potatoe fries hot held at 115 degrees F on serving line. CDI, fries reheated to 168 degrees F.
#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 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 tray of bagged cheese and yogurt cold held in standing 2 door reach in refrigerator at 43 degrees F. CDI, items voluntarily discarded by PIC.
Jun 7, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food handler turn faucet off with their bare hands after washing. CDI, employee rehashed hands.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed digital gauge for temperature not in good repair.
Mar 18, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf -Observe 1 dented can in dry storage room. CDI, can relocated to designated area for dented cans.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine leaking water in front towards door. Repair. High temperature dish machine reaching required temperature for sanitization as dish machine max read thermometer measured 170 degrees F.
Dec 6, 2021 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed mozzarella stick breakfast return maintained at 60 degrees F. CDI, mozzarella sticks voluntarily discarded by PIC.
#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 For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed chicken and green bean prepared on Friday not date marked in walk in cooler. CDI, items date marked.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed 1 analog thermometer not accurate to within + or - 2 degrees F. CDI, thermometer calibrated during inspection.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
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 no functioning max/min thermometer to test high temperature dish machine. PIC stated was on order and scheduled to arrive. CDI by instruction.
Sep 1, 2021 A 99 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 When to Wash - P - Observed food employee handle soiled equipment with gloves but then proceed to handle clean equipment with same gloves. CDI, employee removed gloves and washed hands. Reminded staff to ensure gloves are removed and hands are washed in between tasks changes and anytime hands become contaminated.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - C - Observed some dust accumulating on top of ovens /cooking equipment
#52 · Garbage and 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 doors left open.
May 26, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
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 hot meals and cold items (milk) transported to holding kitchen without time stamp. CDI - Time stamp placed on items not picked up immediately by teachers. EHS and PIC discussed TPHC processes, permanent corrective actions to be made in the future for all transported items.
Dec 10, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed red buckets with 0ppm sanitizer with wiping cloths. CDI buckets emptied and refilled.
Sep 20, 2019 A 97 · 5 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (C) Dry hands without recontaminating. Observed food employee return from lunch and turn off faucet after washing hands without using a barrier. -0-
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-202.12(A) Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf Observed hand wash temperature cold at beginning of visit for about three minutes in ELA kitchen. -1-
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels in ELA restroom. CDI - Hot water available three minutes and paper towels placed at handsink in restroom.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11(E)(4) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup under front panel of ice machine in ELA. -1.5-
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15(B) Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed slow drain at handsink nearest walk in freezer. -0-
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.16(C) Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed missing water bin in ELA restroom and at handsink in ELA kitchen. -.5-
Apr 11, 2019 A 98 · 3 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 cold holding unit used to cool side salads today. CDI - PIC stated walk in cooler is usually used for cooling and spoke with staff about using cold holding equipment to cool. -0-
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −2
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed two handsinks in kitchen slow draining. REPEAT -2-
#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 dumpster door open at Early Learning Academy. -0-
Jan 31, 2019 A 97 · 4 violations
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed purple chemical bottle stored on top of bin of cleaned serving pans in ELA dry storage. -1-
#40 · Washing fruits and vegetables
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers present on cleaned apples that are wrapped for service. -0-
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed slow draining handsinks on the cook line and in kitchen area with common drain lines. -1-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Floors, walls and ceiling in all required areas shall be nonabsorbent. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the ELA kitchen, laundry room over washer, dryer and can wash and in restroom. REPEAT -1-
REMAINING ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED BY ELA SECRETARY SHELLEY FOR MAINTENANCE REQUESTS.
Nov 28, 2018 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed dumped ice in handsink near serving line at ELA kitchen. CDI - PIC cleaned handsink. PIC printing sign to post advising that handsink is only for handwashing. REPEAT -1-
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken drawer on prep table missing screw. Observed handle on oven taped together at ELA kitchen. Observed walk in freezer not working at ELA kitchen. -0-
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed sink not connected at ELA kitchen. -0-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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.
6-101.11 (A) Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Floors, walls and ceilings in allrequired ares shall be nonabsorbent.
Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the ELA kitchen, laundry room over washer, dryer and can wash and in restroom. REPEAT -.5-
Sep 18, 2018 A 98 · 5 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed dish pit handsink at ELA with heavy buildup in the basin. CDI - PIC instructed cleaning and restocking of all items at the handsink. Dish pit is not in use, but handsink is still required as part of permit for facility. -0-
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
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 foods on time at ELA without TILT board filled out with items and time stamps. -1-
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with data plate. Observed hot water at 156F in hot water sanitizing dish machine stating a minimum of 180F on data plate. CDI - Booster heater turner on. Hot water reading 186F. Dishes re-washed from before hot water booster heater was turned on. -.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 recycle container door open at ELA. 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 pallets and gas cylinder stored in the dumpster corrale at ELA.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-101.11 (A) Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Floors, walls and ceilings in allrequired ares shall be nonabsorbent. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the ELA kitchen, laundry room over washer, dryer and can wash and in restroom. -0-
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Feb 10, 2016 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 8, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 14, 2015 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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May 18, 2015 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 16, 2015 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 29, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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May 23, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 19, 2013 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL” or State ID 2060110224). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.