A98.5
LAWRENCE ORR ELEMENTARY
4835 SHAMROCK DR, Charlotte, NC 28215
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110328
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 24, 2026
Inspections on record36
On record sinceSep 9, 2015
Score history
Sep 9, 2015Higher is betterSep 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 24, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PIC stated food served to pre-K is separated.
EHS discussed working on location for storing single-use trays stored on top of steamline during service.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on hot box located on serving line. *REPEAT*
#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 temp thermometer without batteries. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or 10/4 to assess acquisition of thermometer.
#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.
Clean gaskets of units on serving line side.
May 22, 2026 A 99.5 · 4 violations
#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 fail to discard gloves after contacting face. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee removed gloves, wash hands and replace.
#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 several trays of prepped salads being cooled with tight fitting lids in standing RIC. CDI- EHS discussed, PIC removed items to WIC and undid lids.
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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Observed food thermometer with low battery unable to function, food thermometer unable to go lower than 40F during calibration. CDI- PIC replaced low battery thermometer with new food thermometer, discarded other thermometer.
For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on hot box. *REPEAT*
Feb 20, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Hot cabinet located on far end of serving area is used to store prepped meals for select classes.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no hand drying alternatives at handsink in dish pit. Employees were actively working with clean and unclean dishes. CDI- PIC had paper towels replaced.
#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 TCS food held on time incorrectly time stamped due to being removed from holding earlier than listed. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC adjusted dry erase board.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine crates in disrepair causing machine to jam. EHS discussed with PIC, PIC placed work order.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink in dish pit clogged, not properly draining. PIC placed work order.
Sep 25, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 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 broccoli in warmer @ 117..CDI broccoli was reheated to 206
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 .
#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 milk above 41F CDI.. Milk was voluntarily discarded
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 .
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned −0.5
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no cover waste in in female restroom
May 29, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Note: PreK lunches on TPHC
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 4, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 7, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Facility will put Pre K lunches on time for 4 hours. They are HH in the cabinet on the far end of the kitchen.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee dumping water from the green bucket into the front handwashing sink. CDI EHS educated employee and she washed and sanitized the sink.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed 3 dented cans in dry storage. CDI PIC moved cans to return shelf.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at 3 comp sink at 50 PPM Quat. CDI PIC emptied compartment and made. A fresh batch that was 100 ppm Quat.
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
#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 fries in the Pre K lunches being HH below 135F. PIC stated that they were prepped at 9:30am and will be served at 12:30 pm. They only prepare enough Pre K lunches that are needed for the day. CDI PIC put pre K lunches on 4 Hour TPHC and will discard anything left over at 1:30 pm.
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 .
May 29, 2024 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 employee handling dirty dishes and then handle clean dishes without washing her hand. CDI PIC educated employee and she washed her hands.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Observed dish machine thermometer off from EHS thermometer by 6 degrees
VR needed 6-8-24
For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
Dec 15, 2023 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 wiping cloths being held in 50ppm quat. CDI: buckets were changed, new concentration is 200ppm.
Sep 13, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 17, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with build up. Clean as needed.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
REPEAT
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 facility’s max/min thermometer for dish machine not working during inspection. VR required within 10 days,
Mar 7, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on 2 of the hot boxes.
#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 not working during inspection. VR required within 10 days.
#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 dust build up on walls in chemical room. Clean as needed.
Dec 7, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Repeat: 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 nacho beans and beef bowl hot holding below 135F at hot holding cabinet. Observed employee place pans of cooked beef and beans and counter, fill bowls, then proceed to placed them in cabinet. Observed temperature of beans at 135F and beef at 128F. CDI, foods reheated to 165F and placed in steamers to keep them above 135F while employee prepares bowls.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
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. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm at Sanyo bucket. CDI, sanitizer refilled with sanitizer at 100ppm.
Sep 6, 2022 A 97 · 5 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Repeat: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed soiled pans stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
#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 2 pans of Mac and Cheese hot holding below 135F. PIC states employees may have left food out of hot cabinets during prep. CDI, items reheated to 165F.
#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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed no date mark on pre-cooked frozen chicken. CDI, items date marked.
#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 cantaloupe fruit cups with no time mark. PIC states cantaloupe was added this year for TPHC. CDI, time marked added.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed dented can stored on shelve for retail use. CDI, item removed.
Apr 22, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed soiled utensils stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
Feb 8, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed produce stored over to-go lunch bags at walk in cooler. EHS explained to PIC that unwashed produce shall not be stored over ready to eat items. CDI, items reorganized by PIC.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Repeat: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. CDI, sanitizer bucket refilled, concentration at 100ppm.
Oct 7, 2021 A 98 · 5 violations
#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 Observed black beans at walk in freezer with no date mark. PIC states food was cooked on Monday. CDI, item date marked.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer concentration >50ppm. Observed sanitizer bucket with no sanitizer. CDI, sanitizer bucket refilled with correct concentration.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual Warewashing Observed no irreversible temperature indicator at facility. CDI, EHS educated PIC on indicator.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed food debris inside hot cabinet. Need cleaning.
#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 lids at dumpster. Need replaced/repaired.
Aug 25, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.110 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature - PF Observed water temperature at 153F at conveyor type dish machine. PIC made service request to technician for repair. Verification required.
Mar 26, 2021 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 potato wedges in the hot box holding below 135F. CDI- Potato wedges were placed on TPHC. Wedges will be gone within the next 45 minutes.
Nov 8, 2019 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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May 20, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 29, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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May 8, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 19, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 20, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 6, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 24, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 16, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 3, 2016 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jul 14, 2016 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 2, 2016 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 3, 2016 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 1, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 9, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LAWRENCE ORR ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060110328). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.