A100

NEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

431 W ROCKY RIVER RD, Charlotte, NC 28213

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110329

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 28, 2026

Inspections on record39

On record sinceAug 26, 2015

Score history

Aug 26, 2015Higher is betterSep 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 28, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 18, 2026 A 100 · 1 violation

#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 has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Salads in upright cooler were missing prep date label. PIC stated they were prepared Friday. CDI - PIC placed date label on tray. 0 pts. 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 .

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Feb 10, 2026 A 100 · 1 violation

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 1 pan of sweet potato fries measured 118-122F in hot holding. TCS foods in hot holding must measure at least 135F. CDI - Employee reheated fries to above 165F. 0 pts. 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 .

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Sep 22, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 Milk in milk cooler measured46-47F. PIC stated that cooler was warm because they left it open after breakfast. CDI - Milk moved to walk-in cooler to cool down. Milk cooler air temperature dropped to 39F once door was closed for 20 minutes. 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 .

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May 14, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 6, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: EHS gave PIC the new “Wearing Gloves for Food Safety” handout

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 9, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed box of unwashed tomatoes above washed lettuce in the WIC. CDI PIC corrected storage order For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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May 22, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations

#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 1 can of beans dented at the seam in dry storage. EHS educated employee on dented cans. CDI employee label can as discard with a permanent marker.

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed multiple bottles of chemicals stored on the shelf above the 3 comp sink. CDI PIC moved chemicals

#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 3 buckets of sanitizer with towels at 50 ppm Quat. PIC stated that the buckets were made early this morning. CDI Employee refreshed all sanitizer buckets.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 8-10 lights out in the main kitchen. There is less than 50 candle foot at the surface were employees are working with food and utensils. PIC stated that she has been requesting the bulbs be replaced for about a month. EHS advised PIC that it is a safety hazard and needs to be corrected asap. VR needed 5-25-24

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Dec 1, 2023 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 several roaches on bait trap near milk case. Remove.

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Sep 13, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 Observed burgers holding below 135F in the hot box. Items were recently prepped. Items reheated. Pts not escalated due to items just being prepped. 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 .

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May 23, 2023 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 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 mash potatoes HH at temperatures below 135F. CDI. PIC reheated.

#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 build up on vents through out the facility. Needs to be cleaned.

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Mar 2, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 10, 2022 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 ice in the hand sink at the dish machine area. CDI. PIC cleaned the sink.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1

Repeat violation

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster missing drain plugs. CDI. PIC ordered for some. Repeat.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food stored directly on customer food in the WI cooler. CDI. PIC removed.

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Aug 30, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

Repeat violation

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed broken ice scoop in the ice machine area. CDI. PIC replaced.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Corrected during inspection

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster missing drain plugs. CDI. PIC ordered for some.

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May 18, 2022 A 98.5 · 3 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 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 burgers HH at temperatures below 135F. CDI. PIC reheated.

#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 in use wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution at 20ppm quat. CDI. PIC changed the solution

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Repeat violation

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 build up on fans through out the facility. Needs to be cleaned. REPEAT. ***IMPROVEMENT FROM LAST TIME.

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Feb 28, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed expired test kits in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC got a back up.

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

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Dec 16, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no vomit/ diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS emailed plan to PIC.

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Sep 22, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 22, 2021 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 wiping cloths stored in a sanitizer bucket with QAC sanitizer at 50 ppm. CDI- Sanitizer bucket was refilled.

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Feb 15, 2021 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded