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TORRENCE CREEK ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM
14550 RANSON RD, Huntersville, NC 28078
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110179
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedMay 26, 2026
Inspections on record41
On record sinceSep 5, 2013
Score history
Nov 21, 2013Higher is betterMay 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 26, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
Observed the hand sink in the dish room blocked by brooms and equipment. CDI - Items were moved.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed one employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed paper towels for the hand sink next to the office stored in a bin that was getting splashed on during hand washing.
Feb 6, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties
2-103.11(B) Persons unnecessary to the establishment shall not enter the kitchen area.
Observed a secretary walk through the kitchen to bring forms to the Cafeteria manager.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed two broken drain plugs.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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.
Observed a broken paper towel dispenser next to the cafeteria office.
Oct 23, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed glue boards throughout the kitchen with an abundance of dead insects. PIC stated they do have someone come and change out the traps monthly but he has been delayed this month due to him being the only one who services the schools.
Mar 28, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 8, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 11, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 6, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 15, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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 small white bags of packed lunches stored in reach in unit above 41F, see temperature chart. EHS found that unit is malfunctioning, both the outer readout and internal thermometer showing that unit is around 48-50F. Employee stated these were just prepared about an hour ago and put into unit, no storage in this unit overnight, had only been out of temp for at most 1 hour. CDI- lunches put onto rolling cart and moved into walk in cooler to chill, employees will NOT use unit for storage of TCS foods (like milk, deli sandwiches) until unit is properly holding temperature.
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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several pest traps in dry storage area on floor with dead insects/pests. Need to be removed with fresh traps set more frequently to avoid dead pests building up in traps. EHS also suggests spraying exterior of building if pests are an issue in this facility.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed standing reach in unit not holding temperature, holding around 48F, have unit serviced before using for storage of TCS foods.
Note: while checking high temp dish machine, EHS observed that it took over 8 cycles to get up to 160F+ internal sanitization temperature. EHS suggests having unit serviced to ensure hot water sanitization is properly functioning, suggest running multiple cycles in morning before doing dishes to get machine to temp.
Sep 15, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 17, 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 10, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 1, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 6, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 16, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 turkey and cheese sandwiches on the lunch line without time stamp. CDI - PIC stated that the sandwiches were placed out at 1045AM, allowed to place time on TPHC board.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed single service trays stored at the lunch line with the food contact surface facing upward. Invert to prevent contamination.
Nov 3, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Observed burnt light in the dry food storage room and in the walk in freezer. Replace.
Jul 21, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 19, 2021 A 99 · 2 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 3 spatulas that were soiled in the drawer. PIC explained they do not use but they washed/rinsed/sanitized and are going to place them elsewhere.
#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 bottles with the label saying "sanitizer, deodorizer, disinfectant" the bottle doe snot clearly identify which one the liquid is. CDI-PIC circled the sanitizer to indicate what the bottle is used for.
Nov 17, 2020 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 Observed potatoe wedges below 135F, in HH. CDI-PIC reheated and fried were 180-190F final.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Obserevd PIC with no hair restraint.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed pipe broken on the dishwasher, PIC had maintenance out today, they are waiting on a part.
PIC did not sign due to Covid protocols.
Nov 14, 2019 A 98 · 3 violations
#15 · Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food −2
Corrected during inspection
3-701.11 Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food - P Observed 5 dented cans of applesauce/dented on the seam and the body of can, being portioned for lunch. Food employee explained they had dropped one but the rest had been dented previously. Upon inspection of dry goods area 6 more heavily dented cans (some with air inside) had been found on shelves for service. CDI-PIC and EHS explained to employee the danger of dented cans and cans were set in PIC's office. Applesauce that was portioned was volunatarily discarded.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
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 10 or more dented cans and no deisgnated area to place them away for service. CDI-PIC will place cans in office and will be thorough with checks.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed milk cooler and hot holding unit not in use, shelf drawer hanging loose, washing machine in need of new rubber gasket around top.
Apr 26, 2019 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and 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 pink build-up on interior ice shield in ice machine.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P: Found Ceasar salads and yogurt bags in refrigerator above 41F. CDI- items moved back to walk-in cooler.
#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 Caesar salads being brought out of refrigeration and being placed on TPHC at temperatures above 41F. CDI- salads taken back to walk-in cooler.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed two opened boxes of single-use eating utensils in kitchen, exposed to potential contamination.
Mar 25, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 28, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 6, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 14, 2017 A 99 · 2 violations
#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 meatloaf patties out of temperature in hot holding box. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - educated about maintaining proper hot holding temperatures at 135F or above. Pulled product to rehetat in oven to place back into hot holding at proper temperature. Reheated to 165F.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths, active stirring, or leave food uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -Pf
Sep 19, 2017 A 99 · 3 violations
#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures
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 vanilla yogurt not cooling down in accordance with the time and temperature cooling criteria. The time and temperature criteria for cooling was not being reached. 53-52 / 30 min = .03 degrees per minute. CMS requires items to be at 41F and below before being stored out on time control. Facility has other commercially packaged yogurt to be placed out at 11 am for time control to allow the vanilla yogurt to cool down to 41F. CDI - went over cooling methods with PIC; PIC placed yogurt in freezer to cool down properly. Product is at proper temperature.
#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, active stirring, or leave food uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -Pf Observed vanilla yogurt not being cooled properly; vanilla yogurt in plastic container closed and inside of an enclosed plastic wrap bag. Product is not rapidly cooling; refer to violation 18.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trashcan for the handsink in the dishpit area. Advised to provide a trash can in the dishpit area.
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed no drain plug for the outdoor dumpster. Advised to provide drain plug to the dumpster.
Apr 26, 2017 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed no drain plug on dumpster. Advised to provide drain plug to dumpster.
Feb 22, 2017 A 99 · 2 violations
#11 · Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed small foreign object on one cube of ice. CDI - removed the ice.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. Observed sanitizer rag not stored in the sanitizer solution. Observed quat sanitizer solution at 100 ppm. CDI - advised to refill sanitizer buckets with proper concentration of quat solution. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Nov 7, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all ready-to-eat TCS foods that have been prepared and held more than 24hours in the establishment. -Pf Observed salads preared on Friday morning with no date label on the products. CDI - voluntarily discarded product.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. Observed quat sanitizer bucket solution below 200 ppm. CDI - refilled with new solution.
Sep 2, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed product out of temperature in the refrigerator. Refer to temperature chart. CID - voluntarily discarded TCS product that is out of temperature; Advised to use thermometers throughout the day and keep up the good work with the temperature logs. Equipment may need to be turned down; may need to work out of walk-in cooler to meet proper cold holding, cooling time/temp, and bring product to 41F before placing out on TIME control. PIC turned equipment down during inspection.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. Observed quat sanitizer buckets at 50ppm and 100ppm. Advised to switch more often. Advised to fill bucket up with proper solution, then soak dry wiping cloth in quat solution at the 3 comp sink before placing into bucket to keep solution and wiping cloth at an equilibrium. This method will hold concentration longer.
Apr 28, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 4, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. Observed wet wiping cloth stored out of the sanitizer bucket. CDI - placed rag back into bucket.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles above the food, in 135F or greater water, or in running water that moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scooper stored with the handle in the ice. CDI - moved ice scooper out of the ice and onto the storage rack where it supposed to be.
Dec 16, 2015 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 31, 2015 A 99 · 3 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 numerous contaners cantelope and salad (cut lettuce) stored in clam shell plastic containers inside reach-in cooler measuring 53 degrees F.
CDI products opened and taken to walk-in cooler to quickly an properly cool.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses in a concentration level that is acceptable for sanitizert per manufactuer.
Observed sanitizer used for wiping clothes measuring to low when tested with test strips.
3-304.14(E) 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor.
Observed sanitizer used for wiping clothes stored directly on ground.
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
(general comment) 6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed - C; Observed no self-closing unit on restroom door.
Jun 3, 2015 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf Observed sign on one hand sink stating "No hot water, do not use." PIC showed work order to repair hot water at sink was turned in on May 21. Unable to do a 10 day return visit as facility will be closed for the summer. Repair hand sink before beginning of next school year.
#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 salads cooling in closed plastic clam shell cases in cold hold unit at line. Cool salads in walk in cooler or freezer prior to placing in holding unit. CDI-salads put into freezer to cool rapidly.
Mar 19, 2015 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 lima beans, pinto beans, and chicken patties held hot below 135F. Steam table turned down due to holding food too hot the day before. CDI-all foods reheated to 165F and steam table turned to a hotter setting.
Dec 15, 2014 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 9, 2014 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed spilled granola and corn syrup on shelving in dry storage. Facility has had previous issues with ants in dry storage. Clean up any spills in dry storage to prevent pest infestation.
Apr 10, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 21, 2013 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 5, 2013 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TORRENCE CREEK ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM” or State ID 2060110179). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.