A99
ASHLEY PARK ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM
2401 BELFAST DR, Charlotte, NC 28208
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110174
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 2, 2026
Inspections on record41
On record sinceSep 12, 2013
Score history
Apr 7, 2014Higher is betterSep 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 2, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. CHRONIC REPEAT VIOLATION. Hand sink next to cleaned and sanitized utensils in dish room and hand sink number 5, next to food prep table, need to have physical barrier to prevent splash onto utensils and to food and food contact surfaces. Do not drill into sink, but attach metal or plastic barrier to wall between hand sink and table/drainboard.
Apr 15, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed no splash shield between hand washing sink and air drying drain board of 3-comp-sink in dish room. PIC will place work order again to have splash installed
#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 in WIC metal floor plate and screws loose and not secured to floor. PIC stated workorder has already been place again to have metal plate secured to floor.
Nov 14, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insect in dish washing room and in dead insects in dry storage room. Insects traps in need of replacements in dish washing room and dry storage room. PIC will have work order place for traps to be replaced. PIC removed dead insects.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed no splash shield between hand washing sink and air drying drain board of 3-comp-sink in dish room. PIC will place work order to have splash install between both pieces of equipment.
#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 in WIC metal floor plate loose and not secured to floor. PIC stated workorder has already been place to have metal plate repaired.
Sep 2, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 3-comp-sink and hand washing sink in dish washing room are constructed side-by-side without any form of splash shield.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insect in dish washing room under 3-comp-sink and in dead insects in dry storage room. Insects traps in need of replacements throughout kitchen. PIC will have work order place for traps to be replaced
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice build up on pipes and wall in WIF. PIC will have word order placed.
May 14, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 Caesar salads with cut romaine lettuce placed on time control at 45-46F. -CDI- PIC placed items back in WIC to cool back down. -1.5-
Jan 16, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed dish machine not properly functioning. Per PIC, dish machine may be removed or repaired. Facility using 3-comp sink to W/R/S dishes.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 11, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed dish machine not in use due to not properly functioning. PIC stated that machine may be removed soon.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
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 time not written on TPHC board. -CDI- PIC placed time stamp according to when items were placed out of temperature control. -1.5-
#33 · 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 cut lettuce and tomatoes cooling in RIC with lids. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lids and placed items in WIC to facilitate rapid cooling. -0-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
Mar 25, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 not properly functioning. Per PIC, parts have been ordered. -0.5-
Nov 29, 2023 A 97 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.- Observed unwashed tomatoes in a large box stored above a box of pre washed carrots. CDI- PIC corrected the storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed a bucket of sanitizer said to be used as a sanitizing step after a cleaning process below 100 ppm quat. CDI- PIC changed bucket to proper concentration.
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 −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- REPEAT- Observed to trays cheeseburgers below 135F see temp chart. CDI- PIC placed items in oven to be properly reheated.
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 .
Sep 12, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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
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 .
Observed pan of chicken nuggets in hot box between 129F and 133F.
CDI - Chicken nuggets were placed in oven and reheat final temp 168F.
May 25, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 3, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 14, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 29, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 5, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 13, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 3, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 1, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf Observed hand wash #3 at 96 degrees F. 10 day verification required.
Mar 1, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 20, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 6, 2020 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
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 speed rack of corn dogs, potatoes, and ready to eat items covered by plastic bag. Plastic bag was visibly soiled with brown food residue from spillage. CDI - PIC replaced with new plastic bag. -1 point-
Dec 6, 2019 A 97 · 3 violations
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed hot dogs at 127 in the hot box. CDI reheated to 165. Repeat violation.
#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 tightly wrapped cheese that was in the cooling process after being used. CDI - placed in the freezer for cooling.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed trash can was not at the hand sink. CDI - trash can put by the hand sink.
Sep 24, 2019 A 97 · 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: Employee dumped bucket of dirty water in dish pit handsink. Observed bucket in front line handsinkCDI by instruction.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P: Found chicken patties holding in hot box less than 135 F. CDI- reheated to 165 F for holding and service.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P: Grated cheese for fish tacos held at serving line on cold plate was 46F. CDI- cheese taken to freezer.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Damp cloths in sanitizer buckets but no solution in bucket.
Dec 13, 2018 A 98.5 · 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
In front line steam table, observed burgers with temperatures ranging from 97-124F. Burgers were in a pan sitting on top of steam table. Proper hot holding technique would be burgers in a pan, inside the steam table. CDI- Burgers were placed back into steamwell and reheated to 171F.
Observed two pans of burgers in hot box, pan 1-130F, and pan 2-118F. CDI- Burgers were placed back into steamwell and reheated to 155F and 160F.
#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). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf
Observed TPHC board filled out with item names, but no start time. Cesar salad was on front line and no start time was on board. CDI- Time salad was placed on front line was filled out.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
In dry storage area observed trays and toilet paper being stored directly on floor.
Jun 8, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 2, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 30, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 14, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 18, 2017 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed utensils stored clean with food debris stuck to surfaces; CDI utensils pulled and placed into dirty dish pit.
Mar 6, 2017 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed - C Ensure that all restrooms opening into kitchen area / food prep area have a self closing door maintaining a enclosed toilet room. Observed restroom door not self closing.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
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 cleaning issues to PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (Observed floor in walk-in freezer collecting debris).
Oct 7, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
4-601.11 (C ) 4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed non-FCS of equipment with build up in need of cleaning. (observed TILT kettle collecting debris from morning prep in need of cleaning)
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned −0.5
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered receptacle / waste bin in womens restroom.
6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed - C Ensure that all restrooms opening into kitchen area / food prep area have a self closing door maintaining a enclosed toilet room. Observed staff restroom door not self closing.
May 10, 2016 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 8, 2016 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 9, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jul 14, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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May 20, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 11, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 17, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Jul 15, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 7, 2014 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 12, 2013 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ASHLEY PARK ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM” or State ID 2060110174). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.