A100
STATESVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5521 MILHAVEN LN, Charlotte, NC 28269
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110335
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record33
On record sinceSep 22, 2016
Score history
Sep 22, 2016Higher is betterSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No hot holding observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2026 A 99 · 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 #10 can of peaches with dents and 2 #10 cans of salsa dented located in storage shelf. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded 3 #10 cans
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed active manual warewashing at 3-comp-sink with quaternary sanitizer solution at 0 PPM. CDI - PIC added more quaternary sanitizer and retested sanitizer solution resulting in 200PPM.
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
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed red bucket with in-use wet wiping cloth without any form of labeling. CDI - PIC labeled bucket soapy water.
#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 bucket with in-use wet wiping cloth in quaternary sanitizer solution with 0PPM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded quaternary sanitizer solution.
Nov 20, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 10, 2025 A 99 · 2 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 two unopened cans of pinto beans dented on storage shelf. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both cans.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed removeable blade of can-opener pitted and containing rust build up which cannot be cleaned and sanitized. PIC will order new blade.
May 7, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 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 ice machine with traces of pink slime on inside ice shield. PIC will have machine clean.
#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 Observed full hotel pan of chicken drumsticks which several pieces hot holding below 135F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pan of chicken drumsticks for safety precautions. New pan of chicken drumsticks were observed above 135F hot holding.
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 .
Dec 19, 2024 A 97 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Bag lunch day.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed unsliced tomatoes with mold growth located inside walk in cooler. CDI - PIC discarded box of unsliced tomatoes
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed active dishwashing at the 3-compartment sink, with the sanitizer compartment filled with a pink/reddish quaternary sanitizer above 500 PPM, using the PIC’s test strips and comparing the results to EHS’s test strips. EHS instructed the employee to dilute the sanitizer with water. EHS then observed the new sanitizer solution at 200 PPM.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee without any form of hair covering handling food CDI - employee went and obtained hairnet.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed still-wet spoodles and serving spoons inside the prep table drawer. CDI - PIC removed the entire metal drawer, rewashing all the spoodles and serving spoons, and allowed them to air dry properly.
#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 no drain plug for outside dumpster. PIC is aware and will reorder drain plugs.
Sep 18, 2024 A 98 · 4 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 dish washing at 3-comp-sink. PIC demonstrated how to measure the concentration with yellow test strips based on the instructions on bottle. Concentration of sanitizer was below 50PPM. CDI - PIC added more sanitizer to 3-comp-sink to raise concentration. New concentration was approximately 200PPM.
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 couple dead insects on floor in storage room and open insects traps that need to be replaced.
#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 two out four sanitizer buckets above 500PPM. CDI - PIC diluted sanitizer buckets to concentration levels to 200PPM.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed no drain plug for outside dumpster. PIC is aware and will order drain plugs.
May 3, 2024 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 Observed five stainless steel containers of marinara sauce below 135*F in hot holding box. CDI - PIC moved containers back to steamer to be reheated. Marinara sauce had a final reheat temperature of 172. EHS verified accurate thermometer was used.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-202.15 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Observed built up debris on blade of table style can opener. CDI - PIC moved to dish area for rewashing.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed damaged and broken drain plug. PIC will obtain new ones.
Jan 3, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: The drain plugs out side are still covering but will need replacement soon as they are starting to break.
#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 build up on vents in the storage and front parts of the kitchen ceiling. Needs to be cleaned.
Oct 18, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 nuggets in the WI without dates. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 .
Aug 31, 2023 A 98 · 2 violations
#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. Observed thermometer stored directly by cell phones on the same surface. CDI. PIC removed.
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 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee with not head covering. Repeat
May 12, 2023 A 97 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 open bag of cut lettuce with no date marking in WIC. PIC discarded. Repeat CDI
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 .
#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 food employee with not head covering.
Mar 21, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed mozzarella cheese dated 3/14/23 in WIC. Pic stated that she is understaffed today and had not been able to throw it away. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded cheese.
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 .
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 opened bag of lettuce not dated. CDI PIC dated open bag of lettuce.
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 .
#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 wiping cloths in bucket of water with no sanitizer. EHS educated PIC and she refilled bucket.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
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 employee drink and sauce in reach across from ice machine. Observed employee dishes on drain racks with schools clean dishes. CDI PIC moved employee food and dishes.
Dec 12, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 chicken patty sandwiches in the hot box measured below 135F, they have been in here for about 30 minutes to warm and keep hot. CDI- PIC take chicken patties and reheat them in the oven to reach the proper temperature, and reassemble sandwiches and keep them in hot box. -1.5 pts-
Sep 2, 2022 A 96 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −3
Repeat violation
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 peaches, melons over RTE yogurt bags and apple sauce. CDI-PIC rearranged storage order. PIC will makes labels for where these items go. REPEAT.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed soap on the shelf, in a measuring cup, with no label. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
*Sidenote-PIC explained they have a FE that washes dishes here. EHS explained they cannot wash at the prep sink because they don't have a 3-comp there or a W/R/S.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use paper towels on the floor. Bodily fluid kit over single use containers. Single use containers on the floor in the back storage room. CDI-PIC picked up the items off the floor and moved bodily fluid kit over mop sink.
#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 no high temp dish machine thermometer. VR REQUIRED 9/12/2022.
May 3, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: During inspection PIC did not know how to use high temp dish machine thermometer. EHS had went through process at last inspection. EHS showed PIC again how to use properly and hopes PIC will practice how to do this.
#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 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 marinara sauce from a can at 78F. Food employee explained they made it at 9:30am. They did not cook it prior. When EHS asked about how to cool it two employees explained they thought they should leave it on the counter to cool to 41F. CDI-EHS explained that cooling on the counter will only cool it to 69F (or room temp) and they need to flash freeze it or they have to discard. Food employee put it in the freezer
#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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .Observed marinara sauce from a can at 78F on the counter, in plastic cups. Food employee explained they made it at 9:30am. They did not cook it prior. When EHS asked about how to cool it two employees explained they thought they should leave it on the counter to cool to 41F. CDI-EHS explained that cooling on the counter will only cool it to 69F (or room temp) and they need to flash freeze it or they have to discard. Food employee put it in the freezer
Jan 7, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 12, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 31, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed lettuce stored over RTE grapes, thawing strawberries, and butter. CDI-PIC had overordered product and moved RTE items to a different shelf.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed utensils stored in the same drawer as hand sugar scrub. This is a personal item, needs to be stored away from any food prep area.
Mar 22, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed spray can of electrical duster stored above canned goods in dry storage room.
Aug 11, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 29, 2020 A 98 · 2 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-201.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF-PIC was not present during the time of inspection.
2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C-Facility did not have anyone else besides the person in charge who has passed an ANSI accredited test (Servsafe).
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils.-Observed coffee cups stored on the prep table, next to open lettuce, while employee were prepping salad. CDI-Cups removed.
Sep 12, 2019 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 six trays of hamburgers in the hot holding unit with a temperature range of 114F to 120F. CDI- all burgers were reheated to 165F.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed dishes wet stacked in the dish drying area.
Mar 13, 2019 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed a single scooping device stored as clean with slight food residue present. No other food contact surface violations noted. Item cleaned during inspection.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on the floor of the front display area.
Aug 31, 2018 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P
Observed unwashed tomatoes and unwashed grapes stored above RTE food in walk in unit. CDI items relocated. Repeat.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and 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 that was stored above can and food in good condition. CDI item relocated.
May 24, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 27, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 27, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 27, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 21, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 28, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 1, 2016 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 22, 2016 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STATESVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL” or State ID 2060110335). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.