95.5/ 100

POLO RIDGE ELEMENTARY

11830 TOM SHORT RD, Charlotte, NC 28277

School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440376

Latest result95.5 / 100

Last inspectedSep 24, 2026

Inspections on record12

On record sinceDec 18, 2013

Score history

Dec 18, 2013Higher is betterSep 24, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 24, 2026 95.5 / 100 · 4 violations

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

General comment: Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up in water fountains on B Hall. Needs cleaning.

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

General Comment: Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed one sink in the girls mobile bathroom and one sink in the boys mobile bathroom. Not operating.

#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 tiles in hallways. Observed loose floor tiles at entrance to boys mobile bathroom. Needs repair.

#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 aerosols and chemical wipes stored labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” accessible to children throughout the facility. Needs to be stored as directed on manufacturer label to avoid health hazards. REPEAT.

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Sep 15, 2025 97 / 100 · 1 violation

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 cafeteria with low pressure. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed one stained ceiling tiles in D1. Needs repair.

#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 aerosol duster in mobile music room, lysol aerosol and fragrance oils in C2, and disinfectant spray in C6 stored accessible to children. Needs to be stored out of reach of children.

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Oct 10, 2024 98 / 100 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head custodian Ms. Frias, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following: Jovana.edwards@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal) Magalys1.frias@cms.k12.nc.us

#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 toilet out of order in girls restroom on D hallway. Per head custodian a work order has been submitted to have issue repaired. Observed 1 toilet in boys restroom across from cafeteria that would not stop running, a work order has been submitted to have issue repaired.

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Sep 26, 2023 95.5 / 100 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Ms. Frias was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and principal at the following: Magalys1.frias@cms.k12.nc.us Jovana.edwards@cms.k12.no.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 minor black build up inside the drinking nozzle of water fountains located on rear hallway.

#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 media center entrance. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.

#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10

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 boxes of supplies stored on the floor in teacher workroom near main office.

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