A99
STARMOUNT ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
1600 BROOKDALE AV, Charlotte, NC 28210
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110331
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 24, 2026
Inspections on record36
On record sinceOct 1, 2015
Score history
Oct 1, 2015Higher is betterSep 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 24, 2026 A 99 · 2 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.
EHS observed 1 scoop and two metal pans with food debris present in clean dish storage.
CDI- Dishes were taken to 3-compartment sink to be w/r/s.
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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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P
EHS observed sanitizer in 3-compartment sink above 400ppm while actively washing dishes.
CDI- EHS notified PIC who corrected sanitizer level in 3-compartment sink.
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May 14, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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 in three compartment sink holding at 0ppm quat during inspection.
CDI - Sink refilled with sanitizer at proper concentrations.
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: 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 hamburgers in various hot holding units holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. PIC stated that hamburgers are discarded after two hours, and that the final reheat temperature and time is always recorded.
CDI - PIC confirmed the time and temperatures recorded and opted to hold on time. Start time added to TPHC board. Facility already has TPHC procedures for hot foods.
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 .
#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 all TCS foods in RIC 1 holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Ambient in unit 49F.
CDI - All out of temperature foods held in unit for longer than four hours voluntarily discarded. Maintenance contacted during inspection. Foods typically held in unit to be stored in working unit until repair. REHS and PIC discussed the possibility of the unit going down within the last few hours due to the food temperatures being below the ambient temperatures, as well as the facility’s ambient air thermometers and temperature logs showing compliant temperatures.
1.5 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 .
Jan 22, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: REHS and PIC discussed alternative options for pest control during inspection. School district currently operates with a singular pest control employee. REHS suggested requesting extra pest traps to keep on site in between pest control visits to allow kitchen staff to change out traps as needed. More thorough pest control plan may be necessary to correct future pest violations. Repair of dish machine to preclude pest harborage may prove beneficial to pest control plan.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
Repeat violation
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed multiple dead roaches throughout kitchen during inspection. More frequent or thorough pest control necessary.
Repeat. 2 pts.
#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 dish machine dispensing at 0ppm chlorine during inspection. Maximum temperature observed 132F. Machine rated for both chemical and high temperature sanitizing. Facility utilizes single use service utensils for all student lunches. PIC stated machine is not used due to its inconsistent ability to properly sanitize, but will run it occasionally to prevent pest harborage. Repair or replacement necessary.
Repeat. 0.5 pts.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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.
Observed cracked floor tiles in various areas throughout kitchen during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary.
0 pts.
Sep 15, 2025 A 95.5 · 6 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed handsink blocked by speed rack in beginning of inspection and by metal cart during inspection.
CDI - Speedrack and cart moved to appropriate locations.
1 pt.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Repeat violation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed unwashed cucumbers being stored above cartons of milk in WIC during inspection. Ensure all unwashed produce are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of RTE foods.
Repeat. 1.5 pts.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P.
Observed thermometer being stored as clean while caked with food debris during inspection.
CDI - Thermometer sanitized.
0 pts.
#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 prepped salads cooling in RIC while in sealed plastic containers. Salads were not cooling hastily.
CDI - Salads moved to WIC. Salads began cooling rapidly.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed multiple dead roaches in kitchen area during inspection. More frequent or thorough pest control necessary.
Repeat. 2 pts.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer during inspection. Machine was not in use, PIC stated it is not used in normal daily operations. Facility utilizes single use utensils for student service, and w/r/s operations completed in three compartment sink. Maintenance contacted during inspection.
0 pts.
Mar 19, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Dish machine has been repaired (chlorine sanitizer) but will not be in use until next week.
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed unwashed cucumbers stored above ready-to-eat sandwiches in the walk-in cooler.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed one dead cockroaches in the dry storage room. Improvement from previous inspection. Manager has kept in close contact with the pest control company. Traps have been set to catch all insects.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed one employee without a hair restraint.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination.
Observed plasticware in bins with handles turned different directions. Contamination could occur while students grab handles.
Dec 17, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed two dead cockroaches in the dry storage room. Manager has kept up with the pest control company. Traps have been set to catch all insects.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination.
Observed plasticware in bins with handles turned different directions. Contamination could occur while students grab handles. Observed single-service trays stored face-up on the service line.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Establishment has a broken dish machine. Manager stated that it has been broken for more than 4 years. A 3-compartment sink is being used to wash all dishes. School only uses single-service trays and plasticware.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed open dumpster doors and a missing drain plug. Manager has ordered a new drain plug but it did not fit.
Sep 10, 2024 A 96.5 · 10 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result.
Observed an employee coffee cup stored on top of an ice cream freezer. CDI - Item was removed.
#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2
Corrected during inspection
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed an employee make bare-hand contact with salad while placing lids on. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded and gloves will now be used for this task.
#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 no time stamps for yogurt bags on the white board. CDI - All yogurt will be sold or discarded within the 4-hour service time. Manager labeled the white board for when items were removed from cold holding.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed a dead cockroach on top of a dented can in dry storage. Observed a large light gap at the bottom of the back kitchen door. CDI - Cockroach was removed and can will be returned to the supplier.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.
Observed bags of bread stored under a leaking walk-in freezer compressor. Ice build-up was observed on top of the bread.
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 one dented can in dry storage. CDI - Item was removed to be returned to the supplier.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed one employee serving food without a hair restraint.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 self-service containers of utensils with handles pointing in different directions. Contamination could occur when students place hands on forks and spoons.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Establishment has a broken dish machine. Manager stated that it has been broken for years. A 3-compartment sink is being used to wash all dishes.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed open dumpster doors and a missing drain plug.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 2ft candles of light in the walk-in freezer due to bulbs not working. Provide at least 10ft candles of light.
May 30, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 residue buildup in non food contact creases of pans in clean dish storage area. REPEAT
Feb 6, 2024 A 98 · 4 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 to go boxes with TCS sandwiches held on time but no time marked on the board. CDI: Sandwiches added to the board.
#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 minor ice build up in back right of freezer on ceiling.
#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. Dumpster doors shall be kept closed to prevent a possible harborage or attraction of pests. Observed dumpster door left open. CDI: Dumpster door was closed.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster. PIC phoned maintenance ticket coordinator during inspection and a ticket was put in to have the plug replaced.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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. Observed insulation for duct work in kitchen is not smooth and easily cleanable in several areas. Duct work was provisionally approved per permit condition : “Insulation over ductwork in kitchen will be provisionally accepted to be remain as an acceptable finish as long as it is maintained in good repair and does not provide hinderence to cleaning or potential for contamination of food. If finish cannot be maintained in an acceptable manner then it will be required to be removed or replaced”. Reseal damaged areas so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
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 floor around and under large equipment and shelving.
Sep 11, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Dish machine was not functional. Per PIC it has not been used in over 3 years. Disposable trays and utensils are used. All pans and cooking utensils are cleaned in the three compartment sink.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 5, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 23, 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 in-use wiping cloth bucket at 50ppm. CDI: quat sanitizer changed and is now reading 200ppm. -0.5-
Dec 8, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed sugar stored inside a secondary container without label present. CDI- Labeled during the inspection.
Sep 16, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 24, 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. Observed damaged at back door around baseboard area. Make efforts during the summer while the school is closed to repair observed damages to prevent possible harborage area of pests.
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.
Recommend the floors around equipment get a professional cleaning to remove hard water build up observed around equipment.
Mar 25, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 14, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Hand washing shall be carried out according to the correct hand washing procedure. Observed PIC recontmainate their hands after washing them by turning the faucet off with their bare hands. Ensure that food service employees are effectively washing their hands. CDI- REHS educated PIC on the importance of not recontminating their hands after washing.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - C A toilet room for females or used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for proper disposal of feminine hygiene products. Observed no covered trash can inside of bathroom during the inspection.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Dumpster doors shall be kept closed to prevent a possible harborage or attraction of pests. Observed dumpster door left open upon arrival to inspection. CDI- REHS closed dumpster door.
Sep 9, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - C a toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products.
Apr 12, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 13, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 10, 2020 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 5, 2019 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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May 22, 2019 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 4, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 6, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Aug 30, 2018 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 5, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 19, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 11, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 5, 2017 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 4, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 21, 2016 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Jul 18, 2016 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 22, 2016 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 8, 2016 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 1, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STARMOUNT ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE” or State ID 2060110331). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.