A99
JT WILLIAMS SECONDARY MONTESSORI
2400 CARMINE ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110102
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedMay 22, 2026
Inspections on record29
On record sinceSep 5, 2013
Score history
Sep 5, 2013Higher is betterMay 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 22, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE: Facility only served pancakes, packaged apples and juice for breakfast.
The school will be closing permanently and relocating after this year. Most of the school cafeteria equipment has been packed. Dry storage area only contains a small amount of pans and pre-packaged snacks/ sauces. Facility is not using dish machine, however the dish machine is functional. Food for customers is served on single service items only. No washing customer dishes of any kind. Freezer does not work, however, facility does not keep anything frozen at any point. After assessment it has been determined that the facility does not need the walk in freezer. All food comes from Charlotte Mecklenburg academy and discarded after the TPHC time period has expired.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roach in floor drain at 2 comp sink.
Dec 16, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: At time of visit, it was breakfast service and facility was only serving cereal and other non TCS items. Milk was only TCS item observed in facility at time of visit that was being held cold. Yogurt bags were being held on TPHC.
EHS let PIC know that facility must repair all equipment in poor repair before resuming full service operations. PIC stated that facility is still planning to resume full service operations in ‘26-27 AY.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIF not in use due to not functioning. -0.5-
Sep 15, 2025 A 97 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: **PERMIT CONDITIONS AMENDED ON TODAY’S VISIT: FACILITY IS NOT DOING ANY FOOD PREP ON SITE. ALL FOOD IS PREPPED AT CHAR MECK ACADEMY AND BROUGHT TO THIS SITE. 2 TRIPS ARE MADE DAILY FROM CHAR MECK ACADEMY. ALL FOOD IS MAINTAINED ON TPHC AND DISCARDED AFTER 4 HOURS. MILK AND CHEESE STICKS ARE ONLY TCS ITEMS KEPT IN FACILITY OVERNIGHT. DISHES ARE WASHED HERE AT 3-COMP SINK OR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.
AT TIME OF VISIT, CHEESE STICKS WERE THE ONLY TCS ITEMS STORED IN WIC.
PIC STATED THAT FACILITY PLANS TO RETURN TO FULL SERVICE IN ‘26-27 SCHOOL YEAR.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed no EHP. -CDI- EHS provided PIC with EHP. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wipe down work station with cleaning cloth and then begin to return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. -0-
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P- Observed TPHC form with yogurt bag marked with a start temperature of 42F. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper start temperatures for TPHC foods. -1.5-
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed a spray bottle with no label. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0-
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pests behind RIF area, along wall near WIC, and in dry storage area. Remove. **REPEAT** -1-
#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 in use wiping cloth stored in 50ppm quaternary sanitizer concentration. -CDI- PIC replenished supply and corrected concentration to 200ppm. -0.5-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf- Observed wash solution temperature at 102F during manual warewashing. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper warewashing temperatures and temperature was corrected to 115F. -0-
May 22, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: (PIC) stated that they aren't reheating or cooking anything only cold hold and hot holding. Food is transported from Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy where food is cooked and reheated, and while the facility has equipment, none of it is plugged in, and the gas is turned off, according to the PIC at JT WILLIAMS SECONDARY MONTESSORI. The PIC sometimes washes dishes in the three-compartment
sink, or transports soiled equipment and utensils back to Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy. PIC obtained double door RIF.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few dead insects near WIF door and under cooking equipment.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few nats/flies throughout kitchen area.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed 2-comp-sink not sealed to wall.
REPEAT
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer not functioning since late may of 2024 according to PIC. Nothing is stored inside WIF and is maintained in a sanitary conditions. PIC stated they have no plans on fixing WIF.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipes underneath 3-comp-sink leaking water. Observed pipes running along the wall for the chemical dispenser attach to the dish machine leaking water..
Jan 27, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: The high temperature dish machine and walk in freezer are still in disrepair. WIF isn't being used for anything and remains in a sanitary condition. (PIC) stated that they aren't reheating or cooking anything only cold hold and hot holding. Food is cooked and transported from Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy, and while the facility has equipment, none of it is plugged in, and the gas is turned off, according to the PIC at JT WILLIAMS SECONDARY MONTESSORI. The PIC sometimes washes dishes in the three-compartment sink, or transports soiled equipment and utensils back to Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM during time of inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine in need of repair. Establishment has a working 3-comp-sink with proper soap, hot water, and quat sanitizer. PIC transports the dirty dishes to be washed at Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer not functioning since late may of 2024 according to PIC. Parts have been ordered. WIF still in disrepair nothing is stored inside WIF.
Sep 11, 2024 A 98.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy continues to cook and transport food to JT WILLIAMS SECONDARY MONTESSORI. Dishes are sometimes washed at this location. None of the cooking equipment at this location is turn on. Currently, steam table, milk box, hot holding cabinet, and reach in cooler are the only working pieces of equipment here. PIC stated food at the end of service is discarded nothing is saved.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility at the time of inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine in need of repair. Establishment has a working 3-comp-sink with proper soap, hot water, and quat sanitizer. PIC transports the dirty dishes to be washed at Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer not functioning since late may of 2024 according to PIC. Parts have been ordered.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipes underneath 3-comp-sink leaking water. PIC stated work order has been placed.
#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 with doors open.
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed several pieces of wood and litter scatter around the dumpster area.
#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 the wall by 2-comp-sink prep sink with several screw size holes in the wall that need to be filled.
Apr 29, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: The Person in Charge stated that no food is cooked, cooled, reheated, or received at this location. All food is transported to and from Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy daily. Kitchen equipment, for example, two steamers, two ovens, and two hot holding boxes, is not connected. The dish machine has also been malfunctioning since August of last year. Furthermore, no dishes/utensils are washed on-site; they are only rinsed with hot water and then transported to Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy to be washed. The PIC also states that no food is kept or prepared at this location."
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility at the time of inspection. Repeat
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand washing sign in employee restroom. Gave PIC sign to display.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine in need of repair. Establishment has a working 3-comp-sink with proper soap, hot water, and quat sanitizer. PIC transports the dirty dishes to be washed at Charlotte Mecklenburg Academy
Feb 22, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility at the time of inspection. Repeat
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf. Observed no one in the facility with knowledge of food borne illnesses and there was no poster as well in the facility. CDI. PROVIDED PIC with one and education as well.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine, ice machine in disrepair. Needs to be repaired. Repeat
#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 missing tiles in the ceiling. Needs to be repaired.
May 16, 2022 A 99 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility at the time of inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks from the hand sink. Needs to be repaired.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed no thermometer in the facility for water temp during inspection. CDI. PIC ORDERED ONE.
Feb 17, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live roaches in the facility at the time of inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine, ice machine in disrepair. Needs to be repaired.
Feb 25, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 10, 2020 A 100 · 1 violation
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.-Womens rest room needed a cover for the trash bin.
Oct 31, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - Observed dead pests under several racks.
May 31, 2019 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 cut lettuce cooling in walk in cooler covered with lid. CDI, PIC vented lid to allow air to rapidly flow throughout the food.
Feb 25, 2019 A 98.5 · 5 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 one pair of tongs stored
in clean area with food debris. CDI - PIC removed for rewash.
#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 45F within 4 hours. -P
Observed small salads cooling in reach in unit at a rate of without a change in temperature in time observed. CDI - PIC placed
salads on TPHC for immediate service.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed peas & carrots mix holding at 125F. CDI - PIC
voluntarily discarded.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 small salads cooling in closed plastic containers in reach in unit. CDI - PIC
placed salads on TPHC for immediate service.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and
maintenance. Observed pallets and large cardboard boxes stored around dumpsters.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste
containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open on both dumpsters. Trash in bags hanging out of open
doors.
May 31, 2018 A 99 · 1 violation
#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 on TPHC and times not recorded on TPHC board. CDI-times recorded.
Dec 7, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 4, 2017 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Follow-up verification required
5-203.14 Prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -P Observed hose bib by ice machine without a backflow prevention device, PIC said it is not being used and they may disassemble it. Will follow up that it is made un-usable or is installed with a backflow prevention device.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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. Ceiling above dish area and in Mgr. office has missing ceiling tiles, need repair, replacing.
Jan 17, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 9, 2016 A 99 · 1 violation
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P - Observed a QUAT sanitizer bucket at 50 ppm. CDI - bucket was remade at 200 ppm.
Apr 18, 2016 A 98 · 2 violations
#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 tray of salads made 4 days ago that were not date marked. CDI- Salads date marked.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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 ceiling in employee restroom with gaps at wall and water damage. Workers were in process of repairing leak on roof. Have ceiling repaired and repainted.
Feb 2, 2016 A 100 · 2 violations
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with data plate. Observed dish machine taking abnormally long time to reach required wash temp of 160, took duration of inspection for temp to go from 120 to 135. Have machine serviced as necessary. Observed sanitizer temperature at proper required temp.
#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 two minor holes of ceilng damage in restroom needing filling/ repair.
Sep 11, 2015 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 15, 2015 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed employee take bucket from floor and fill bucket by dipping into sink of sanitizer, inadvertently contaminating sanitizer. CDI- Sanitizer re-made and buckets of sanitizer stored off the floor.
#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. Some areas of employee restroom ceiling needs some minor repair, this ceiling is in process of repair.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
4-202.18 Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters - C Maintain hood filters clean. Observed hood filters with dust build up.
Jan 7, 2015 A 100 · 1 violation
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Observed just prepped salads to be held using TPHC wihtin the next 30 minutes in refrigerator at 50 degrees, may have difficulty chilling in fridge with lids closed to 41 in 30 minutes. Be sure foods held using TPHC are chilled to 41 degrees according to TPHC procedure. CDI- Salads opened and placed in walk in cooler for more rapid cooling to 41 before being placed on service line using TPHC.
Sep 4, 2014 A 100 · 1 violation
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
4-204.113 Maintain warewashing machine to operate properly. Water in dish machine appears to be continuously running putting a strain on boiler. Have dish machine serviced as needed.
May 14, 2014 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Use approved cooling methods. Observed gravy made 2 hrs earlier that was tightly wrapped in walk in cooler to cool. Need to use shallow vented pans. CDI- Pan vented.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-602.13 Keep non food contact surfaces clean. Observed light dust build up on dish storage shelves.
Feb 3, 2014 A 99 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Maintain handtowels at handsinks. No towels observed at kitchen handsink - CDI.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark all required TCS/RTE foods per NC food code. Obs. two pans of rice not date marked from last week. CDI- Pans of rice properly date marked.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-501.14 Maintain ventilation systems clean. Observed some dust build up on wall vent in dry good storage room.
Sep 5, 2013 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
Properly sanitize all food contact surfaces. Observed dish machine not hitting proper temperature to sanitize dishes. Temperature test strip only partially registering. CDI- Students use all single service items, kitchen dishes and utensils will be sanitized in 3 comp sink until machine is repaired. Will follow up wihtin 10 days that dish machine is working properly.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Use proper cooling methods to quickly cool foods. Observed some recently prepped sauce in a tightly wrapped container. CDI- Sauce vented to cool quickly.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
Maintain dish machine to properly operate. Observed wash temp guage not functioning properly or wash temp not being reached and observed dish machine not reaching sanitizing strength. Will return to check that dish machine is functioning correctly.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Corrected during inspection
PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Ceiling in employee restroom needs repair of peeling and damage.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “JT WILLIAMS SECONDARY MONTESSORI” or State ID 2060110102). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.