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DAVID COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4215 DAVID COX RD, Charlotte, NC 28269

School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440178

Latest result96 / 100

Last inspectedAug 31, 2026

Inspections on record14

On record sinceMar 14, 2014

Score history

Mar 14, 2014Higher is betterAug 31, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 31, 2026 96 / 100 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: General Comment: Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed broken soap dispenser in girls bathroom down 300 hall. Repair and fill with soap.

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

Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed one water fountain not operating down 200 hall. Repair. 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 with low pressure down 200 hall. Adjust pressure.

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Sep 22, 2025 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: - Head of custodian: Mr. Ray Bost 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 disrepair water fountains in 200 hall. Repair needed. Observed soiled water fountains throughout the school, detail cleaning needed all around the base, spout, nozzle, and drain. Keep clean.

#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 dust/stain on hand washing sinks throughout the school. Better cleaning needed all around basin and faucet. Observed gaps between the wall and hand sink throughout the school, new caulking needed and keep in good repair. Observed disrepair faucet in classroom 313, 106, boy restroom in 300 hall and cafeteria hall. Repair needed. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no soap available at the hand sink in classroom 204, no soap due to missing soap dispenser in classroom 217, no paper towel available at a dispenser in classroom 106. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time.

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

REPEAT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed disrepair base board in restroom 106, 109, 101, and boy restroom 300 hall. Observed water stain on ceiling tiles in music room, spots here and there throughout 200/300 hallway, classroom 109, 101, 107. Replace the ceiling tiles and repair the baseboards in restrooms. NOTE: According to a head of custodian, the roof was replaced over the summer. Therefore there should not be any more leaks.

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Sep 11, 2024 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: Head of custodian: Mr. Ray Bost present during the inspection.

#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 (no running water) hand sink in girl restroom cafeteria hallway. Observed loose faucet at hand sink in classroom 311. Observed some of the hand sink in the facility may need new caulking around to seal the cracks between the wall. Keep in good repair. REPEAT Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed broken soap dispenser in boy restroom-cafeteria hallway, broken paper towel dispenser in girl restroom-200 hallway. Items need repair, and ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time.

#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 water stain on ceiling tiles in 200 hallway around camera, and 300 hallway, classroom 103 and 107. Repair the leaks if there is any and replace the ceiling tiles. Observed PTA closet floor need cleaning and keep clean.

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Nov 15, 2023 94 / 100 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: NOTE: -Observed disinfectant aerosol spray cans in the classroom outside building on the desk. Keep all items that has labeled “keep out of reach of children” and other extra warning signs inaccessible to children. -Mr. Raynaldo Bost (head custodian) present during inspection.

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

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 very low water pressure on fountains in 2/3 grade hall and outside buildings. Need repair and provide adequate water pressure when in use. REPEAT Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed buildup around the drain, and detailed cleaning needed on all parts of the water fountains throughout the facility. Observed some water fountains in the out building and one in the 2/3 grade hall are not currently working. Keep all drinking fountains in good repair.

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

Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no paper towel available at the hand sink in the boys restroom in 2/3 grade hall and the outside building. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). -Observed missing faucet knob at one of the girls restrooms outside building. The custodian stated that work order had been placed, and part is here to be replace.

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