A98.5

MCCLINTOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

1925 RAMA RD, Charlotte, NC 28212

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110226

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedSep 29, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceAug 30, 2013

Score history

Aug 30, 2013Higher is betterSep 29, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 29, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed a container of broccoli being held at 110F on serving line. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded broccoli. REPEAT.

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

Corrected during inspection

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 several stacks of single use trays being stored outside of their original packaging right side up. CDI: PIC inverted trays to protect against contamination.

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May 18, 2026 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 mashed potatoes hot holding below 135F inside hot box. CDI: Mashed Potatoes were reheated above 165F. 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 .

#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 salads cooling at a rate of 0.06F/min inside reach in coolers in clam shell like containers. CDI: Salads were moved to walk in freezer to cool. 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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Feb 24, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 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 tray of prepared caesar salads cold holding above 41F inside RIC 1. PIC stated that the salads were no longer cooling, and recently moved into the reach-in cooler after employees checked the temps to ensure they had reached 41F or below. CDI: PIC moved tray of caesar salads into the WIF to rapidly cool down, and EHS observed temperature of the salads dropped to 38F after 15 minutes. All other TCS food items were observed at proper temps. 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one set of stacked steamers located at the make line, out of order. PIC stated he has a work order in to have it repaired.

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Sep 5, 2025 A 99.5 · 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 the inside shoot of the ice machine with large amount of buildup.

#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 pizza sauce in the warmer at 59F and also observed another container on the prep table at room temperature. Employee stated that the pizza sauce was put in the pans at 8 am this morning. CDI PIC instructed employee to put them both back in the WIC to cool back down until time to reheat. Pizza sauce was reheated to 175F. 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 .

#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 the Caesar salads cooling in the WIC in closed clam shells and multiple trays stacked on top of each other. Salads were 45-49F. CDI PIC had clam shells open and put back in the WIC unstacked. Salads were cooled down to 40F. 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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Apr 23, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed chipped food-contact surfaces of two rubber spatulas that were stored on the clean dish hooks. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded both spatulas.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 pink slime buildup on the non-food contact surface on the interior ice chute plate inside the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid buildup.

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Jan 8, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 two sanitizer buckets reading at 0ppm. CDI: PIC dumped out the sanitizer buckets and refilled with properly concentrated sanitizer.

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Sep 23, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed dried food debris on blade of can opener. Utensil not used for today’s prep, per PIC. CDI - Utensil removed to dish machine for cleaning and sanitizing by PIC. -0- 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 VIOLATION: 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of ice cream stored directly on floor inside of the walk-in freezer. CDI - PIC relocated products on to nearby shelving units. -1-

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hot holding cabinet out of order. PIC states that request for repairs were submitted and facility is waiting for parts. -0-

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 food debris on non-food contact surface of can opener blade (base mount). -0-

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Apr 10, 2024 A 98 · 6 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed packaged raw turkey stored above boxes of punch (juice) inside of the walk-in freezer. PIC advised that these were left over from a community donation event. CDI - Items relocated to bottom shelving unit away from goods to prevent cross contamination. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F 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 cheeseburgers in process of being transferred to hot holding cabinet at 99 degrees F. CDI - Product reheated to above 165 degrees F. -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 two trays full of yogurt bags cold holding between 45-49 degrees F. According to PIC, the unit door was left open as staff were stocking up the unit with additional produce and applesauce, which occurred 30 minutes prior to inspection. Initial ambient temperature registered at 48 degrees F and after 30 minutes, temperatures decreased to 40 degrees F. CDI - Both trays transferred to the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling towards < 41 degrees F. -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: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead crawling insects on sticky trap in facility. Remove. -0-

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

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of foods stored directly on floor inside of the walk-in freezer. -0-

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

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 personal foods co-mingling and stored above resale food items in the walk-in freezer. CDI - Personal items removed to designated area by PIC. -0.5-

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Dec 19, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 3, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 5, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 17, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 outdoor dumpster lid left open.

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Oct 11, 2022 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded