94.5/ 100
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
7601 THE PLAZA, Charlotte, NC 28215
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440205
Latest result94.5 / 100
Last inspectedSep 24, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceSep 25, 2014
Score history
Sep 25, 2014Higher is betterSep 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 24, 2026 94.5 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Report emailed to:
gladise.melara@cms.k12.nc.us
Bsc@cms.k12.nc.us
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406)
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed 1 water fountain out of order in boys sports locker room. Observed handle missing from water fountain knob on 600 hallway. -General comment.
#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 several hand drying devices not functioning throughout school building to include girls locker room and boys group restroom in 500 building.
#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 stained ceiling tile near classroom 808. Observed lower wall tiles chipped/missing in restrooms throughout school (600-800 hallways).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412)
All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). Observed dead insects inside of light shield sporadically throughout school building. -General comment.
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −20
Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e). Observed both sports locker room equipment in disarray and in need of organizing. -General comment.
Sep 11, 2025 94 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed minor stained ceiling tile at top of 7th grade hallway.
*NOTE: Report emailed to the following:
gladise.melara@cms.k12.nc.us (Head Custodian)
Darrellj.potts@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)
#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 on 6th grade hallway with black build up inside drinking nozzle. Clean.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −20
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed 1 urinal out of order in boys locker room. Observed 1 toilet out of order in girls locker room.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). Observed dead insects inside of light shields in both boys and girls locker room.
Feb 7, 2024 93 / 100 · 4 violations
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −15
Observed urinal out of order in the boys restroom in 6th grade building and staff restroom out of order. Observed tissue stuck the walls in the girls restroom near the cafeteria and on the ceiling in the boys restroom on 700 Hall.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles on 800 Hall.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dead insects in the light shields in media center and broken light shield near the gym.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −20
Observed damaged ceiling in the girls locker room.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a).
Observed sink in need of repair in the girls locker room.
**All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d).
Oct 26, 2022 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed 1 toilet in girl restroom on 800 hallway “out of order”. Per custodian a work order has been submitted to have toilet repaired.
*NOTE: Custodian Mr. Mo, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him at and Principal at the following:
Maurym.batista@cms.k12.nc.us
Michaela.turner@cms.k12.nc.us
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed 1 handsink detaching from wall in girls locker room.
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed several soap dispensers without soap throughout school. Per custodian supplies are limited, so custodians supply each gang restroom with 1 container of soap instead of each handsink.
#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 minor stained ceiling tile on 700 and 800 hallways. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −15
Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a). Observed black build on lower walling of shower stalls in boys locker room.
Sep 2, 2021 94 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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Aug 24, 2020 91 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 15, 2018 81 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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May 30, 2017 77.5 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 4, 2015 79 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 25, 2014 81.5 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440205). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.