A99.5
HICKORY GROVE PRE-K TO K LUNCHROOM
6300 HIGHLAND AV, Charlotte, NC 28215
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110035
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedOct 19, 2026
Inspections on record41
On record sinceSep 20, 2013
Score history
Dec 20, 2013Higher is betterOct 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 19, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the ice machine in poor repair and out of service at the time of inspection.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the faucet leaking at the 2-basin prep sink in the kitchen. Observed the utility sink in poor repair and not draining.
Mar 23, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during today's routine inspection.
Facility's dish machine has been out of order for almost a year, and dish room used as storage...facility does manual wash/rinse/sanitize procedures at 3-compartment sink with properly concentrated QUAT sanitizer, and also utilizes the 2-compartment sink for wash/rinse/sanitize if needed as backup.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 15, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 23, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
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 marinara sauce improperly date marked with a prep date of today, 5/23. PIC stated two cans of sauce were combined in one container, one that was opened today and another that was opened last week, then frozen and thawed yesterday for service today. EHS educated PIC and food employees on proper date marking methods by marking the item with the prep date from the earliest-opened food component. EHS and PIC also discussed labeling foods with the freezer date and the thaw date to properly monitor the time held in refrigeration, to not exceed the 7-day maximum in refrigeration.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. -Observed unused hot holding cabinet stored in dish room. PIC stated cabinet is broken and set to be picked up for discard. Remove item from premises.
Jan 30, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 10, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat 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 Sealant peeling from floors. Concrete exposed in the dry storage area. Areas are NOT smooth and easily cleanable. Seal floor to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Apr 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 concrete exposed in dry storage area. Get repaired.
Dec 1, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 debris and build up on floors in corners. More frequent cleaning to preclude build up.
Sep 21, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - Observed milk holding above 41F in milk cooler (see temperature chart). Per PIC, milk cooler is left open for an extended period during breakfast. - CDI - PIC moved milks to WIC to quickly cool. PIC agreed to begin moving milks to WIC after breakfast daily to quickly cool.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
Apr 17, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 17, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 2, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 8, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P - Observed 1 employee discard soiled item and push hands in trash but not wash before proceeding back to food preparation. CDI, employee washed hands.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed 2 door reach in ambient air thermometer not accurate. Operator replaced with another thermometer to measure ambient air temperature.
Jun 3, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY- Observed quart sanitizer measuring 100ppm per test kit in sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink. CDI, sanitizer refilled to required concentration.
Mar 21, 2022 A 98.5 · 3 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 1 can of yellow peaches with bottom seal dented. CDI, peaches removed from dry storage rack.
#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 sauce and fries hot held below 135 degrees F in portioned to go trays in warmer. CDI, sauce voluntarily discarded and fries reheated to above 165 degrees F. See temperature observation chart.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lids left open.
Dec 2, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 30, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
General Comment: Keep equipment in good repair and calibration. Observed facility changed to all single-service disposable trays and has not made dish machine operable since making change to single-service. Ensure dish machine in good repair and calibration of going back to multi-use equipment.
Mar 25, 2021 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 some broken wall and baseboard tile in dish room that is not being used at this time.
#54 · Meets ventilation and 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 belongings stored on shelf with single service items.
Sep 20, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Repeat violation 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C - Observed a QUAT sanitizer bucket at 50 ppm. CDI - bucket was remade at 200 ppm.
Mar 12, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 a QUAT sanitizer bucket at 50 ppm. CDI - bucket was remade at 200 ppm.
Nov 8, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 26, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 cantaloupe cooling while covered with saran wrap in the reach in cooler. CDI - explained cooling methods; item was uncovered and placed in the freezer to rapidly cool.
May 30, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 20, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple of small ants in mop sink. EHS recommends having their pest control company service the kitchen.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Observed acoustic tiles used for the kitchen ceiling. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and
installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Recommended facility install non-absorbant tiles over serving line where food is isolated; remainder of kitchen is not used for food prep as all food is prepared at Hickory Grove grades 1-5 kitchen and
transported.
Nov 29, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed acoustic tiles used for the kitchen ceiling. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and
installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Recommended facility install non-absorbant tiles over serving line where food
isplated; remainder of kitchen is not used for food prep as all food is prepared at Hickory Grove grades 1-5 kitchen and
transported.
Sep 13, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed acoustic tiles used for the kitchen ceiling. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Recommended facility install non-absorbant tiles over serving line where food isplated; remainder of kitchen is not used for food prep as all food is prepared at Hickory Grove grades 1-5 kitchen and transported.
May 1, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed acoustic tiles used for the kitchen ceiling. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Recommended facility install non-absorbant tiles over serving line where food is plated; remainder of kitchen is not used for food prep as all food is prepared at Hickory Grove grades 1-5 kitchen and transported.
Feb 10, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed acoustic tiles used for the kitchen ceiling. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Recommended facility install non-absorbant tiles over serving line where food is plated; remainder of kitchen is not used for food prep as all food is prepared at Hickory Grove grades 1-5 kitchen and transported.
Oct 20, 2016 A 97 · 4 violations
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Observed a few flying insects along the window today.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Observed knives stored for teachers with the food contact portion showing where they would grab that instead of the handle.
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
Repeat violation
Observed two hard to clean 2 comp. sinks today that have sharp edges and rusted screws.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed acoustic tiles used for the kitchen ceiling.
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Aug 31, 2016 A 98 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
Observed hard to clean sinks that have sharp edges and rust.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed acoustic tiles on the ceiling and not vinyl.
6-201.16 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings - C
May 5, 2016 A 96.5 · 5 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Follow-up verification required
Observed food being left in the kitchen with no one to watch over it while deliveries are being picked up at the other school. I believe food is left unattended while children have to be checked out as well. Highly recommend that another staff person is assigned to this location so that food protection can be achieved. VR in 10 days.
3-306.13 (A) Consumer Self-Service Operations - P
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
Observed the dishwasher not sanitizing today- repair.
Staff will use disposable trays for the small class that typically uses multiuse trays.
VR in 10 days.
4-703.11 Hot Water and Chemical-Methods - P
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed 2, 2 compartment sinks that do not meet the rules due to them having sharp edges, hard to clean areas, and rust on them.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed the cardboard dumpster with holes in it today- replace.
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Observed acoustic/hard to clean ceiling tiles in the kitchen, serving line, and dishwashing area today.
Observed holes in wall and broken tile on walls.
Observed missing baseboard from the dry goods room.
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
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.
Feb 4, 2016 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed the interior of the walk in with corroded metal.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed dust on the fans and some light fixtures today.
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Observed abosrbant ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen today. The dry good room can have these tiles but all other prep, cooking and dish areas should have vinyl tiles that are easy to clean.
Observed a gap between the bottom exterior of the walk in cooler and the floor- recaulk or provide baseboard.
6-201.16 Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings - C
Oct 21, 2015 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 25, 2015 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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May 14, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 22, 2015 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 6, 2014 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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May 29, 2014 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 20, 2013 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 20, 2013 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HICKORY GROVE PRE-K TO K LUNCHROOM” or State ID 2060110035). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.