A99.5

PALISADES ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA

14947 YORK RD, Charlotte, NC 28278

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110227

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedSep 25, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceSep 18, 2014

Score history

Sep 24, 2015Higher is betterSep 25, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 25, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#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 Buckets below proper concentration. *CDI - PIC had staff empty and refill all red sanitizer buckets with properly concentrated quaternary sanitizer.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. *Observed - Small leak from faucet at back handsink. PIC has work order in place.

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May 29, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf- *Observed - Ice in basin of 2 handsinks. *CDI - PIC educated employee on proper use of handsink and had employee melt ice using hot water.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. *Observed - Cardboard dumpster and far right trash dumpster with doors left open. Close after use to avoid the harboring of pests.

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Feb 13, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. *Observed - Red Sanitizer buckets at 100-150ppm. *CDI - PIC refilled buckets at 200ppm.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Follow-up verification required

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 - Max/Min thermometer unable to turn on PIC changed out batteries and thermometer would still not turn on. A verification visit will be conducted within 10 days to ensure establishment is in possession of a Max/Min thermometer for accurately testing dish machine sanitizing temperature.

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Sep 11, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 16, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 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 cheese sticks for yogurt bags above 41F in RIC cooler for TPHC items (see temp chart). CDI-PIC moved items to WIC to cool down. Ambient temperature of RIC was 36F. 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 .

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed left most dumpster without a drain plug. PIC added plug to dumpster.

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Feb 21, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed active manual ware washing in 3-comp-sink with quaternary sanitizer solution below 50PPM. PIC used test strips and results were consistent with EHS test strip results. CDI - PIC added more quaternary sanitizer to bring up concentration to approximately 200PPM-300PPM. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed two quaternary spray bottles with concentration of sanitizer below 50PPM. PIC used test strips and results were consistent with EHS test strip results. CDI- PIC added more quaternary sanitizer to bring up concentration to approximately 200PPM-300PPM for both spray bottles. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few ceiling light fixtures with dead insects inside. PIC will place work order to have insects removed.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed five in-use wiping cloths stored in quaternary sanitizer buckets throughout kitchen with sanitizer solution below 50PPM. PIC used test strips and results were consistent with EHS test strip results. CDI - PIC obtain proper concentrated quaternary sanitizer at 200PPM-300PPM from 3-comp-sink after the solution was corrected at 3-comp-sink.

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Sep 5, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation

#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 one scoop with food residue inside the scoop when stored as clean. CDI-PIC set aside scoop to be rewashed. 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 .

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Mar 7, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed handwash sink by hot holding line without a trash can.

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Dec 6, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 31, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 18, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 28, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 17, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 8, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 6, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

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. -C Observed minor paint chipping on wall behind clean dish rack in dish pit. Repair. -0.5 points

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Feb 17, 2022 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 minor dust buildup on AC vent above handsink closest to dish pit (not inside dish pit). Clean. -0.5 points

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Dec 10, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 30, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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. Minimum paint damage to walls in dish room area. Points not escalated due to minimum damage.

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Apr 26, 2021 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded