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MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY

200 E MCDOWELL ST, Matthews, NC 28105

School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440080

Latest result89 / 100

Last inspectedAug 27, 2026

Inspections on record12

On record sinceDec 17, 2013

Score history

Dec 17, 2013Higher is betterAug 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 27, 2026 89 / 100 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: General Comments: Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed minor black build up in several water fountains. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed one toilet out of order in girls outside bathroom. Needs repair. EHS also visited the facility for a complaint of mold and smell in/around room C37. EHS and Lead Custodian visited the classroom and did recognize an irregular smell in the room and observed some paint peeling on the walls. The Lead Custodian there had been a bad leak in the classroom but that it had been repaired before school started this week.

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

Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b). Observed low pressure on water fountain outside room A36. Needs adjustment.

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

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed 2 sinks not operating in boys outside bathroom. Observed 1 sink not operating in girls bathroom outside A5. Observed sinks not operating in A18. REPEAT.

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

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained or missing ceiling tiles in B28, M-7, hall outside A12, cafeteria, and the gym. Observed stained ceiling in Boys outside bathroom. Observed floor damaged in girls mobile bathroom. Observed damage to walls in boys mobile bathroom. Observed peeling walls in C37. Observed hole in bathroom walls in A18. Needs cleaning/repair. Check ceiling tiles for leaks and replace tiles. REPEAT.

#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30

Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed disinfectant wipes and cleaners labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” stored accessible to children in multiple classrooms. Needs to be stored as directed on manufacturer label to avoid health hazards. REPEAT.

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Sep 10, 2025 90.5 / 100 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: No points deducted: Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b). Observed one water fountain outside C36 with low pressure. Needs adjusted.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35

Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed hand dryers not operating in mobile bathroom. Observed one hand dryer not operating in boys first grade bathroom and girls A hall bathroom. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed outside boys bathroom with 2 sinks not operating. Observed girls mobile with one sink not operating. Observed A hall girls with 2 sinks leaking.

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

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tiles in A4, A6, A14, and B hall. REPEAT.

#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30

Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed chemicals stored accessible to children in multiple classrooms. Observed room A14 is used for storing chemicals and is accessible to students through connecting classrooms. Chemicals need to be stored inaccessible to children. REPEAT.

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Oct 2, 2024 94 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Floyd, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following: Floyda.jones@cms.k12.nc.us P.crisp@cms.k12.nc.us

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

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed several stained ceiling tiles within school building and some ceiling tiles missing. EHS advises school to ensure no active leaks are occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. Observed baseboard detached from wall on hallway leading to cafeteria. Per head custodian, building services purposely detached baseboards to ensure flooring was completely dry and will be reattaching soon.

#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30

Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed boxes of chemical cleaned and swifter jet mop with cleaning chemical attached to unit stored in reach of children in classroom A6. EHS advises school to store toxic chemicals according to manufactures guidance.

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Sep 8, 2023 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: #4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed a few toilets out of order. Work order have been submitted, per head custodian, to have toilets repaired. *NOTE: Head custodian, Mr. Al, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following: P.crisp@cms.k12.nc.us Floyda.jones@cms.k12.nc.us

#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 black build up inside of drinking fountain nozzles sporadically throughout school building.

#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15

Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed a few automatic handsinks not operating within school. Work orders have been submitted to have handsinks repaired, per head custodian. Observed laminate peeling/ damaged on counter tops in both boys/girls restroom in modular unit.

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

Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. Observed floor tile chipping in girls restroom in last stall located in modular unit. Observed black removable baseboard in need of reattaching in boys restroom located in modular unit.

#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −20

All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed some boxes of supplies/paper stored on the floor in teacher work spaces throughout school building.

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May 4, 2022 93 / 100 · details not yet loaded