A99.5

MONTCLAIRE ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM

5801 FARMBROOK DR, Charlotte, NC 28210

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110348

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 1, 2026

Inspections on record21

On record sinceNov 9, 2020

Score history

Nov 9, 2020Higher is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 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. EHS observed wiping cloth stored in sanitizer solution at 100ppm. EHS observed wiping cloth stored in detergent bucket with no sanitizer present. CDI- PIC had staff member correct sanitizer solution to 200ppm and place wet cloth in sanitizer. -0.5-

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May 14, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: REHS did not observe any violations during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 7, 2026 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 Observed broccoli holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. CDI - Broccoli voluntarily discarded. 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 .

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Oct 3, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 singular dented can being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection. CDI - Can was removed to be returned for credit. 1 pt.

#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 string cheeses holding above 41F in WIC during inspection. See temperature chart. CDI - String cheeses voluntarily discarded. 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 .

#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 stored in sanitizer with concentration below 200ppm quat during inspection. CDI - Sanitizer changed to solution with correct concentration. Repeat. 0.5 pts.

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Mar 12, 2025 A 99 · 4 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 117 degree chicken and rice in a reach-in warmer. CDI - Food was prepared and will be served within one hour.

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

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a light gap along the side of the back kitchen door.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

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 one dented can in dry storage. CDI - Item was removed to be returned to the supplier.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored inside of a detergent bucket.

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Dec 6, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 4, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations

#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 an employee use a thermometer and then wash off in a prep sink before storing. CDI - Item was cleaned with an alcohol swab.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch. CDI - Watch was removed.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipes from the steamers splashing onto the ground around the floor drain.

#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. Observed open dumpster lids.

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Apr 11, 2024 A 100 · 2 violations

#40 · Personal cleanliness

Corrected during inspection

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee with a watch. CDI - Watch was removed.

#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. Observed open dumpster lids. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug on one dumpster. CDI - Manager provided one that she had not had time to install.

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Jan 24, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf Observed food thermometer that was showing at 28F in ice water. CDI thermometer replaced with new calibrated 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

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Sep 15, 2023 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded