A99
ELBERT EDWIN WADDELL HIGHSCHOOL
7030 NATIONS FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28217
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110362
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 18, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceSep 14, 2023
Score history
Sep 14, 2023Higher is betterSep 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 18, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. *Observed - 1 Water Beetle in dish area. *CDI - PIC removed pest from area and kitchen.
#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 - 2 red sanitizer buckets and sanitizer compartment of 3 compartment sink above proper concentration. *CDI - PIC added water to dilute and then emptied and refilled sanitizer buckets.
Jun 5, 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. *Observed - Sanitizer Buckets at 100ppm. *CDI - PIC remade sanitizer at 3 compartment sink to refill buckets at proper concentration. PIC discovered that they weren’t putting enough sanitizer chemical. PIC doubled recipe and achieved a concentration of 200ppm. PIC notified staff of new amount of chemical needed to reach proper concentration.
Feb 27, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
*REPEAT* 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- *Observed - Yogurt Bags String Cheese above 41F in black Grab N Go Unit. EHS informed PIC that yogurt bags are placed on TPHC due to Grab N Go Units inability to ensure proper cold holding temperatures are maintained. Therefore, yogurt bags should not be placed into Grab N Go unit until being placed on TPHC. *CDI - PIC placed items into the WIC to be rapidly cooled to 41F or less.
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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
*REPEAT* 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. *Observed - Drain Plug Missing from right “Trash Only” dumpster. Replace.
Oct 3, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
#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 - Yogurt and Individual Salad above 41F in Grab n Go Unit. PIC stated items are cooled in WIC then removed once 41F or below and placed into Grab n Go unit. Items begin being held on TPHC once door to Grab n Go unit is opened. Unit with an ambient temperature of 45F. *CDI - PIC moved items to WIC to be rapidly cooled. EHS recommends beginning TPHC ounce removed from WIC to ensure food safety and due to school only serving one lunch from 10AM - 10:30AM. PIC stated they will do this going forward.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Grab n Go unit unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below when used to cold hold. Repair to ensure proper cold holding temperatures when being used to hold TCS foods.
#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 - Drain Plug missing for dumpster closest to the door. *CDI - PIC replaced drain plug.
Mar 13, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS arrived as lunch was concluding. No further food prep was observed. PIC stated lunch runs from 10:30 to 11:00 but ends early depending on what food is served. EHS will arrive earlier on next inspection to ensure food processes are observed. Breakfast is 6:45 to 7:15. Facility only serves 80 students.
June 10th last day of school. PIC doesn’t not know if school will be doing summer school yet.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 missing ceiling tile above ice machine. PIC stated building supervisor has placed work order for replacement. REPEAT (0.5)
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Repeat violation
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee jacket and gloves stored on covered deli slicer. Please keep in designated area. CDI - PIC removed jacket and gloves and stored in approved area. REPEAT. (0.5)
Dec 18, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Breakfast is served from 6:45am-7:10am. Facility served lunch between 10:15-11:00 am. Kitchen was already being cleaned up by the time EHS arrived in kitchen from main office.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed three insect traps in dry storage with dead insects inside. Observed a couple more dead roaches outside of the traps. Please remove.
#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 missing ceiling tile above ice machine. Replace.
#56 · Meets ventilation & 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 employee jacket being stored on covered deli slicer. Utilize lockers for storage of employee personal items.
Oct 28, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
#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 Caesar salad in reach in cooler at 46F. PIC stated that they were prepared at 8:00 am this morning. CDI PIC opened lids of clam shells and put the salads in the WIC to cool down quickly.
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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table. CDI PIC moved bucket.
May 7, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 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 dish machine in disrepair. PIC stated a work order has been placed and multi use utensils are washed, rinsed, and sanitized in three compartment sink. Repair.
#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 AC condensation pipe leaking into bucket by food serving line. Repair.
Feb 2, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Breakfast 6:45-715
Lunch 10:30-12
2014 Packaged Food Variance for NC Public Schools provided during inspection.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Repeat violation
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer. -P. Verification Required. Repeat. No escalation in points due to improvement. Cafeteria will wash, rinse and sanitize dishes with the 3-comp sink until the machine has been repaired.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one sanitizer bucket with 0ppm Quat sanitizer.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug on left side dumpster.
Sep 14, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed high temp dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Dish temp thermometer only reaching 151F for surface temp. It was determined that the booster heater was not turned on. After booster was turned on, surface temp never reached 160F after multiple cycles. CDI: 3-comp set up to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes. Compliance visit needed within 10 days to ensure dishmachine is working properly.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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 thermometer available for checking final rinse of high temp dishmachine. VR required within 10 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ELBERT EDWIN WADDELL HIGHSCHOOL” or State ID 2060110362). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.