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CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY

21126 CATAWBA AV, Cornelius, NC 28031

School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440034

Latest result94 / 100

Last inspectedMar 23, 2026

Inspections on record11

On record sinceOct 27, 2014

Score history

Oct 27, 2014Higher is betterMar 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Mar 23, 2026 94 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: - Head of custodian: Rebecca Strang present during inspection.

#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20

REPEAT Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed soiled (black buildup) on water fountain spouts throughout the school building. Detail cleaning needed all around surfaces, crevices, and spouts. Keep clean. Observed missing push handle of fountains at the end of hallway by the gym, cover with black duck tapes at the handles. Repair needed. Keep all water fountains clean and in good repair. Points remain the same at this time.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −40

REPEAT Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed hand dryers in one of the restrooms are not working. Ensure to keep all fixtures in good repair. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no paper towels available at any students hand sink throughout the school building. PIC stated they are in back order. Ensure to provide paper towels or hand drying devices for proper hand washing at anll sinks anytime.

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Mar 3, 2025 96 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: No point deduction: #4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed “out of order” sign posted at a door one of the toilet in girl restroom 1st and 2nd grade hallway. Repair needed. Keep all toilet fixtures in good repair. #6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed several water stain on ceiling tiles in 4th and 5th grade hallway. Work order had been placed. - Head of custodian: Rebecca strang present during inspection

#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20

REPEAT Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed soiled (black buildup) on water fountain spouts throughout the school. Detail cleaning needed all around surfaces, crevices, and spouts. Keep clean. Observed missing push handle of fountains at the end of hallway by the gym, cover with black duck tapes at the handles. Repair needed. Keep all water fountains clean and in good repair. Points remain the same at this time.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −20

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed disrepair faucet at one of hand sinks in boy restroom by custodian closet. Observed a gap between wall and hand sink in boy restroom by the gym. Repair needed. Keep all fixtures in good repair. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no paper towel available at any of the dispensers in both boy and girl restroom 1st and second grade hallway. According to head of custodian, children put the paper towel in the toilet bowl and cause major plumbing issues. So they would dry their hands in their classrooms. EHS suggests to install hand dryers for hand drying in these restrooms hallway. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks for proper hand washing at all time.

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Mar 19, 2024 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: Head custodian: Rebecca S present during inspection.

#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed water fountains throughout the facility need better cleaning and keep clean. Observed duck tape on two water fountains at the end of hallway by the gym. Need to keep in good repair.

#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed damaged floor on 3th grade hall way by the cafeteria. Observed water stained on ceiling tiles in 1st, 3th/4th/5th grades hall way. Check if there is no active leaks, repair/replace the ceiling tiles.

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Jan 25, 2023 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation

#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed bugling ceiling tile with minor stained in classroom 218. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced where needed throughout school building. *NOTE: Head custodian, Rebecca, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and Principal at the following: jessica.holbrook@cms.k12.nc.us Rebeccaq.strang@cms.k12.nc.us

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