A99.5
HARDING UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
2001 ALLEGHANY ST, Charlotte, NC 28208
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110033
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedSep 18, 2026
Inspections on record34
On record sinceFeb 28, 2014
Score history
Feb 28, 2014Higher is betterSep 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 18, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Lunch started and ended early for school event.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 ceiling material damaged and destroyed around pipes that going into the ceiling. PIC stated work order has been placed.
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 paint chipping/flaking apart and soft material of hood system damaged. PIC stated work order has been placed.
May 20, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed in WIC clear container of uncut strawberries adulterated. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of uncut strawberries.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed Caesar salads without 4hr-TPHC time indication at two display counter tops for lunch service. CDI - PIC was allowed to add time stamp for Caesar salad (10:15AM).
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several dead small and large size insects near storage rack area by ice machine. CDI - PIC discarded insects and placed new insects traps. EHS suggested to PIC to reduce the amount of unused equipment and utensils from this area to aide in harboring of insects.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use sanitizer bucket with quat sanitizer at 0PPM near steam table. CDI - PIC discarded solution and obtain sanitizer at 300PPM from 3-comp-sink.
Dec 5, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEATing
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 flooring in front of ice machine with hole in the flooring next to floor grates. Observed floor tile missing along WIC wall flooring is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. PIC was able to show proof of work orders.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed a few ceiling tiles in dining room area with black build up. Increase frequency of cleaning.
Sep 24, 2025 A 97.5 · 6 violations
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed clear food container of adulterated uncut tomatoes in WIC. CDI - PIC discarded uncut tomatoes.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Repeat violation
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed in-use high temperature dish machine not reaching proper sanitizing hot water of 160F or higher per EHS's and PIC's irreversible plate thermometer after 12 cycles. PIC stated TWC recently made repairs to unit, TWC will return to service machine. 3DAY VR required. PIC will use 3-comp-sink until repairs are made.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed five dead insects in dish washing area and two in clean storage area under shelving. CDI-Employee removed insects.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with the data plate. Observed in-use wash temperature at high temp dish machine not reaching proper wash temperature of 160F per date plate on machine. Highest recorded value after 12 wash cycles was 143F on digital display gauge. PIC has placed work order for TWC to return for further repairs.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipes underneath hand washing sink near employee restrooms leaking water into red bucket. PIC has placed work order.
#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 flooring near ice machine with baseball size hole in the floor without any form of covering and adjacent floor grate damaged for ice machine water drainage.
May 14, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed paint starting to chip on wall near steamers/ovens.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 6, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed grey paint starting to peel and flake off from outer wall of hood system. PIC is aware and is working to get hood system paint corrected.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed three sanitizer buckets with wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer concentration below 50PPM. CDI - PIC discarded solution and obtain 400PPM sanitizer from 3-comp-sink.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed wall mount fan with built up dish and debris directed towards prep table. Increase frequency of cleaning wall attachments.
Sep 26, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a few boxes of smoothie mixing on the floor in walk in freezer. CDI - PIC quickly removed items off the floor.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed stored clean white cutting board with scored marks and heavy stains. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cutting board.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed stored clean a clear food container, plastic lid, and stainless steel with sticker and sticker residue still attached on drying rack. CDI - PIC moved items to dish area.
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed several clear plastic lids with sticker and sticker residue still attached on prep table shelf. CDI - PIC moved items to dish area.
May 8, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed two red sanitizer buckets below 50ppm. CDI - Food service worker discarded liquid and started with a new sanitizer measuring between 150-200PM.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed twelve various sizes of serving spoons/spoodles stored clean with food build up on them. CDI - Food service worker took items to dish pit for rewashing.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed two counter-mounted can openers stored clean with food built up on blade.
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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few open insect traps filled with dead insects throughout kitchen and dry storage. PIC will schedule pest control to come and change traps.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies in dry storage room.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed two stainless steel lids with build up food debris stored clean on drying rack. CDI - Food service worker moved items to dish pit to be rewashed.
Feb 21, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 4 blown light bulbs in dish machine room. PIC will put in work order to have blown bulbs replaced
Sep 1, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets at 50 ppm Quat and 1 bucket with no sanitizer. Sanitizer at 3 comp sink was 200 ppm. Observed 1 wet cloth not in bucket. CDI PIC dumped all buckets and refreshed them. REPEAT
Apr 17, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed (x3) wiping cloths being held in sanitizer solutions registering at 0 P.P.M. Quat. Also observed (x2) sanitizer containers stored on floor during inspection. CDI - Sanitizer solutions remade registering at 200 P.P.M. and sanitizer buckets removed from floor. -0.5-
Jan 11, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 19, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 4, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handle of ice scoop touching ice in ice bin. CDI-scoop was removed from ice bin
Jan 10, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 28, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
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 peeling paint on ceiling throughout kitchen.
Apr 23, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
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 hole in the ceiling of the employee bathroom. There is also water damage because the PIC states that it leaks when it rains. REPEAT.
Feb 25, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −1
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm of Quat. CDI - PIC remade the sanitizer and is now at 200 ppm of Quat. -REPEAT-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the ceiling in restroom with a hole/damaged and peeling paint from water damage. Repair -REPEAT-
Feb 28, 2020 A 99.5 · 4 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wipe cloth in container with sanitizer concentration of 30ppm. CDI. PIC emptied the container and replaced the solution.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed clog pipe under the ice machine. Needs to be fixed.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the dumpster outside to be open. CDI. PIC covered it.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 crack ceiling in kitchen and female restroom. Needs to be fixed.
Sep 27, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and 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 four dented cans in the dry storage area. CDI- PIC relocated cans to the office.
Dec 12, 2018 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed multiple scooping devices stored with food reside/debris present underneath the scooping mechanism. PIC had entire drawer of scoops reprocessed by employees during inspection. Ensure that all debris is removed from such mechanisms, scoops may need to be manually cleaned such that an employee actuates the mechanism and then visually checked for cleanliness before storage. Simply running items such as these through the dish machine may lead to residue accumulating in the aforementioned areas.
No other food contact surface violations observed.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed employee drink item stored above foods in the walk in freezer. Moved to lower shelf during inspection. Store employee food and drink items on shelves where spills and leaks will not contaminate any consumer food items, such as the lowest possible shelving.
Mar 22, 2018 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed several trays of pans cooling in reach-in coolers. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI salads placed on speed rack and taken to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk-in cooler ceiling in disrepair exposing foam core surface on ceiling. Observed ceiling of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Observed thershold to walk-freezer in disrepair.
Oct 20, 2017 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed overall proper cooling procedures of salads. Observed one tray with 6 salads containers above 45F. CDI product taken to walk-in cooler to proper cool.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed one sanitizer bucket soiled and less than 200 ppm. CDI bucket refilled from 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink tested at proper concentration.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed foam installation exposed on each side of condenser unit of walk-in cooler.
Jun 5, 2017 A 97 · 2 violations
#19 · 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 cheeseburgers in two seperate warmers holding below 135F. CDI cheeseburgers reheated above 165F. EHS discussion with PIC on how to prepare products to ensure cheeseburgers remain above 135F. EHS recommending checking temperature of cheeseburgers in hot holding to ensure product remains above 135F.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed packaged salads and watermelon in reach-in cooler not date marked, prepared on 6/2/17. CDI products voluntarily discarded.
Jan 5, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer bucket not labeled. CDI sanitizer labeled.
Sep 19, 2016 A 98 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed 2 scoops and 1 knife stored as clean with food debris. All other utensils were clean.
#19 · 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 chicken patty sandwiches stored in hotbox below 135F. CDI: Hotbox turned up to 166F. All sandwiches at 160F by time of lunch. Observed chicken holding at 122F in steam table. CDI: Item moved to hot box for rapid heating. All product will be served within 40 minutes.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed watermelon getting cut upon arrival. Employee covered container with plastic wrap and placed it in the WIC. Product measured above 45F after 15 minutes. CDI: product vented for proper cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION Temperature difference was less than 2F. PIC thermometer required to be +/- 2F.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed turkey and ham in 2-comp prep sink thawing in standing water. CDI: Water drained and running water provided over top of product.
Apr 4, 2016 A 99 · 4 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed tomatoes cooling in WIC tightly covered. CDI: Product vented.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
.3-302.12 Label all food in working containers except those readily identifiable such as rice or dry pasta. Observed container of white granular dry good labeled "pasta". PIC stated it was sugar and they hadn't changed the label yet.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed bucket of sanitizer stored on floor. CDI: Employee placed sanitizer bucket on milk crate to raise it off of the floor.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster with hole in it. PIC stated she has put in a maintenance request to personnel for a new dumpster with no response. REPEAT VIOLATION
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster.
Jan 12, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed one sanitizer bucket with wet cloths below 200ppm quat. CDI: Bucket drained and refilled.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster damaged and rusted with a hole.
Jul 15, 2015 A 95.5 · 8 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P Observed two people enter the kitchen and self-serve ice without first washing their hands. CDI by instruction.
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF Observed sanitizer solution dumped into hand sink. CDI - Basin cleaned and instructed only to use hand sink for hand washing.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf Observed dish machine with final hot water rinse of 124F. CDI - Manual warewashing. SIngle-service items used. Do not use machine until repaired. Repair order placed at the time of the inspection,. VR Required
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed wet wiping cloths inside visibly soiled soluiton. CDI - Solution refilled.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed utensils stored clean on a shelf that has not been cleaned ona regular basis. Clean shelf frequently to prevent buildup.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed slicer not used since the last days of school with dust buildup. Clean and protect slicer from dust until placed back in service.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking prep sink with a pan underneath catching water. CDI - Repair order placed at the time of inspection.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door open on dumpster. Close door.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 light blown in women's restroomReplace light bulb in women's restroom.
6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed vent in restroom and over prep table with buildup of dust. Clean vents.
May 1, 2015 A 97 · 5 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf: Observed pink build-up around ice shield and interior of ice machine.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf: Observed bag of spinach not date marked.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P : Observed bag of spinach had been opened nine days previous, according to PIC. CDI- spinach discarded.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf: Observed salads out of refrigeration on line with blank TILT Board. Salads had been removed at 9:30 AM according to PIC. Lunch begins service at 10:30 AM. Procedures state to not remove from refrigeration more than 15 minutes prior to service. CDI- discussion and updating of TILT Board.
Also, wraps containing sliced deli meats are being treated as TPHC food. Currently these menu items are not approved for TPHC.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed cloudy sanitizer in cloth buckets.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed two dumpsters for recycling with doors open. Cans in one dumpster for recycling with food debris in cans.
Jan 12, 2015 A 98 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Cloudy residue in two buckets of sanitizer at prep area tables. CDI- Operator Donna White cleaned out and replaced sanitizer. Discussed two step wash in place process with operator to maintain sanitizer clear of food debris/ residue.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf . Salads that were prepared this morning cooling in reach in cooler tightly covered and, and some stacked one on the other. CDI- method corrected.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Corrected during inspection
.4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Damaged exterior gasket on ice machine. Replace/ repair gasket.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Two storage drawers used to store cleaned utensils with some dried debris in them. All other cleaned. Cleaning of two drawers is needed.
Jul 14, 2014 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Maintain all food service utensils and equipment properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at food service line reading 0ppm quat. Maintain 200-400ppm. Also observed one clean metal food pan with sticker residue in clean dish storage.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
General Comment- Observed leaking water under ice machine puddling into floor walkway. Repair service needs to be called for leak or to divert leaking water into floor drain under ice machine (water currently follows ground slope into the walkway away from the drain).
May 30, 2014 A 99 · 2 violations
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Separation-Storage - P. Spray bottle of dry erase board cleaner stored on shelving at prep table. CDI- Operator Donna White; corrected storage.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-602.11 Food Labels - PF. Grab and go salads and mixed fruit cups not labled per the rule requirement. CDI- Verbal correction as to rule requirement. Operator advised labeling still in process with CMS. Currently CMS and MCHD working to resolve labeling of grab and go food items.
Feb 28, 2014 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
(general comment)6-301.14 Handwashing Signage; Ensure that all employee hand washing sinks have hand washing signage posted; Observed one hand washing sink outside restroom missing signage.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils; Properly wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces; Observed metal pans stored clean with food debris stuck to surfaces; CDI pan pulled and placed into dirty dish pit.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HARDING UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL” or State ID 2060110033). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.