A100
PHILLIP O. BERRY ACADEMY OF TECH
1430 ALLEGHANY ST, Charlotte, NC 28208
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110157
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 8, 2026
Inspections on record36
On record sinceFeb 21, 2014
Score history
Feb 21, 2014Higher is betterSep 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 8, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed.
E-mailed updated TPHC
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 17, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed active ware washing at 3-comp-sink with sanitizer solution at 0PPM. CDI - PIC discarded sanitizer solution and created new sanitizer solution at 300ppm. Sanitizer bottle under 3-comp-sink was initially empty.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#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 in hot holding cabinet #1 and #2 burger patties below 135F. See temp chart. CDI - PIC discarded two hotel pans of burger patties.
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 .
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed four cutting board wet stacked on top of each other instead of a self-draining position to allow for air drying. CDI - PIC moved cutting boards to 3-comp-sink. PIC will placed cutting boards on standing racks.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Corrected during inspection
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 in WIC several grey plastic shelf liners with black debris build up. Increase frequency of cleaning. CDI - PIC moved plastic shelf liners to dish pit area.
Nov 25, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: High temp dish machine heat booster has been placed.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
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 panels missing above back door near washer/dryer. PIC has placed work order since November 12th.
6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed broken floor tiles in doorway leading to dry storage area. Observed broken baseboard tiles by WIF and in dishpit area. PIC stated work order has been placed.
Sep 5, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection lead by Helen McDonald
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
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 mechanical high temp dish machine achieve a max surface temperature of 151F with PIC's and EHS's equipment after 11 wash cycles. PIC put in work order with CMS. VR on 9/8/25.
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 .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with the data plate. Observed mechanical warewareshing machine temperature gauges for wash and rinse not reaching proper temperature per data plate. After 11 wash cycles wash temperature was observed at 140F and at rinse temperature at 120F. 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 ceiling tile missing in area by back door. PIC has work order in to replace ceiling tile.
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 under shelves and black residue on floor in dry storage area. PIC to address cleaning frequency.
6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed broken floor tiles in doorway leading to dry storage area. Observed broken baseboard tiles by WIF and in dishpit area. PIC to put in workorder for floor tiles.
May 13, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed slight black build up inside ice machine. CDI - PIC will place work order.
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed a four cutting board stored clean with food debris and build up also cutting boards were wet stacked. CDI - PIC moved cutting boards to 3-comp-sink. Observed blade of can opener stored clean with food build up. CDI - PIC move item to 3-comp-sink.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#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 stainless steel pans stored clean with date marking stickers still attached and stainless steel bowl with food debris on non-food contact surfaces. CDI - PIC moved items to be rewashed.
Jan 29, 2025 A 97 · 5 violations
#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 orange chicken hot holding in steam table #1 below 135*F. See temperature chart. CDI - PIC was able to reheat pan of orange chicken to 165F and place back into steam table.
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken tenders hot holding at steam table # 3 and # 4 below 135F. See temperature chart. CDI - PIC was able to reheat two pans of chicken tenders to 165F and placed back into steam table.
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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed secondary spray bottle without any identification in dry storage room. PIC and EHS were unable to identify solution and PIC voluntarily discarded bottle and liquid.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door with large gap from underneath door. PIC will placed work order.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaking from underneath 3-comp-sink. Water can be seen leaking from metal pipes.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 or hot water indicator not readily accessible for high temp dish machine. PIC was able to find thermometer towards the end of inspection. EHS observed thermometer malfunctioning. EHS's device measured high temp dish machine at 164F. PIC was able to replace battery for thermometer.
Sep 24, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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 two pans of cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes without any dates or labels. in reach in cooler CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded two trays of cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed two hand washing sinks not fully seal to wall, one is located by steam table #4 and the other by ice machine.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two cutting boards stored clean with heavy stain marks. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded two cutting boards.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket damaged and ice build up along the lower portion of the door.
Apr 15, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & 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 several stored clean serving spoodles/spoons with built up food debris in a stainless steel pan that had food debris at the bottom. CDI - PIC moved items to be rewashed.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-202.15 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Observed two table style can openers with built up food debris on blades stored on clean shelf. CDI - PIC removed items to be rewashed.
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed four clear container lids stored clean that are chipped, cracked, and damaged. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded lids.
#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 stored clean stainless steel pans with stickers still attached. CDI - PIC moved items to be rewashed.
Nov 20, 2023 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 dish machine in disrepair. Needs to be fixed
#54 · Garbage & 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 opened dumpster at the back of the facility. CDI. PIC COVERED.
Sep 7, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 22, 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. Observed wiping cloth being held inside sanitizer bucket holding a concentration of 0 P.P.M. Quat. Upon further observation, it was discovered that the solution was soapy water. CDI - Solution discarded and new sanitizer made with concentration of 200 P.P.M. -0.5-
Jan 13, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 15, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 6, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 7, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 5, 2021 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices, Mechanical Warewashing. Observed facility does not have irreversible measuring device to measure the surface temperature of utensils . 0 points
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed drain plug on dumpster broken.
Apr 23, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 23, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed disinfectant stored over the warewashing sink. CDI - PIC relocated.
Sep 24, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 2, 2020 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf. Observed hand washing sink blocked with a dish holding cart. CDI. PIC removed the cart.
#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 hot holding at temperatures below 135F. CDI. PIC reheated to 190F
#21 · Proper date marking and 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 turkey in the WI with a date mark passed the 7days window. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded.
*** All other food was properly date marked.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet in use wipe cloth on prep table. CDI. PIC removed to a sanitizer bucket.
Sep 25, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 25, 2019 A 98.5 · 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 product in the temperature danger zone. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - educated to keep food at 135F and above.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed handsinks not equipped with trash cans. Advised to provide trash cans to all handsinks.
Dec 12, 2018 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth left on a prep table while not in use. Item was returned to its bucket by employee.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 dust/debris present on various air vents in facility.
Mar 5, 2018 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 sanitizer less than 200 ppm.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. Observed caulking collecting black debris around dish machine area.
Oct 20, 2017 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
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 employee drinking beverage and continue preparing products. CDI employee instructed to wash hands after handling personal food or beverages.
#17 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding - P Observed facility reheating all chicken sandwiches in hot holding unit. Chicken sandwiches were at 48-52F. CDI chicken patties reheated above 135F in oven.
#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 diced tomatoes, tomatoes sauce and lettuce labeled as past time/temperature window. PIC stated product was labeled incorrect. CDI product voluntarily discarded.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach-in freezer not operating properly, not currently using freezer.
May 26, 2017 A 98 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed shelled eggs in direct contact with water bottles in walk-in cooler. CDI items relocated to approved location.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer buckets at 0ppm.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed slicer rusted. If slicer is not in use, remove from facility.
Jan 17, 2017 A 97.5 · 3 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 fries and ravioli hot holding below 135F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI items reheated.
#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 several containers of sanitizers not labeled. CDI containers labeled.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed several gaskets on hot holding units in disrepair.
Oct 10, 2016 A 99 · 2 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 numerous salads including cut lettuce and cut chicken breast stored in plastic clam shell containers and placed into stand up cold holding units measring 53F; Observed two salads for 30 minutes with no decrease in temp. CDI all salads placed into walk-in cooler and opened to allow cool air to flow across / around product. Observed salads down to correct holding temp by end of inpsection.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids to dumpster missing / cut in half in need of replacing.
May 17, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 12, 2016 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed can opener blade with food debris. CDI: can opener taken to dish machine for washing.
#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 several items on serving lines below 135F including chicken tenders, potato wedges, and lasagna. CDI: All items were prepared no earlier than 8:45am and cook logs showed that food reached the proper cooking temperature. Food was being served within 20 minutes. Discussion with PIC about the importance of HH and those items that were being cooked for the next lunch were being cooked to a higher temperature and closer to the serving time.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed cracked and damaged food containers throughout facility. CDI: Discussion with PIC to discard items after this lunch period.
#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 lids of dumpster not closed. CDI: PIC closed lids.
Jul 15, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 30, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 9, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jul 15, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 2, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 21, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PHILLIP O. BERRY ACADEMY OF TECH” or State ID 2060110157). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.