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A99.5

KIDS R KIDS OF BLAKENEY

6250 BLAKENEY PARK DR, Charlotte, NC 28277
Private Schools Lunchroom · NC permit/State ID 2060050200
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedAug 10, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceAug 31, 2023

Score history

7085100 Aug 31, 2023: 99.5Feb 12, 2024: 99.5May 23, 2024: 100Oct 11, 2024: 100Jan 6, 2025: 98May 27, 2025: 99.5Oct 2, 2025: 99Jan 16, 2026: 99.5May 14, 2026: 100Aug 10, 2026: 99.5
Aug 31, 2023Higher is betterAug 10, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 10, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed bleach and other cleaner stored on shelf with single-service/use items. CDI - Chemicals were moved to a different location.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed bowls stored as clean stored with water facing up with water inside them. Needs to be air dried and stored in a self draining position.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed phone on prep table. Needs to be stored in a designated area that prevents cross-contamination.

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May 14, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 16, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed touch up paint needed to walling in pantry. -General comment.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee jackets stored on shelving housing facility’s dry goods.

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Oct 2, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf. Observed dented cans not separated. CDI - PIC had dented cans placed in separate designated location.

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May 27, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee without head covering. Food employee donned head covering during time of inspection.

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Jan 6, 2025 A 98 · 4 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee come back into kitchen and begin portioning fruit without discarding gloves and washing hands. CDI hands washed.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed pot, metal bowl, and slicer soiled with leftover food debris. CDI moved to dish machine for cleaning. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed large pot for chicken fajitas holding at 136-95F. CDI product reheated to 206F. PIC stated burner is turned off in between service to prevent food from burning. Suggest facility create a hot water bath on the stovetop to help maintain food temperatures at 135F and above without risk of burning food. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.Observed employee handling food while wearing a watch. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee handling food while not wearing a hair restraint.

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Oct 11, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during time of inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 23, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed build up on flooring of 1 refrigerator that teachers use only (located in area with freezers). EHS advises facility to clean refrigerator. No violations observed in childcare refrigerator or any other areas used for children within kitchen.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 12, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf - Observed some dented cans of food in dry storage room. Dents observed on top bottom and side seals. CDI, cans removed from storage and placed in designated area on bottom of rack for return to vendor.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed food wrap uncovered / unprotected stored in soiled area below prep table. CDI, food wrap voluntarily discarded.

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Aug 31, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. - Observed several foods removed from temperature control and held for service on counter and prep table. Facility had TPHC procedures but they weren’t completed and times not identified. CDI, TPHC form completed and times identified for various TCS foods held on time control including chicken, milk, soy chicken, and asparagus. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed cell phone stored on prep table.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KIDS R KIDS OF BLAKENEY” or State ID 2060050200). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.