A99.5
CARMEL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
5001 CAMILLA DR, Charlotte, NC 28226
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110199
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedOct 14, 2026
Inspections on record37
On record sinceAug 27, 2013
Score history
Aug 27, 2013Higher is betterOct 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 14, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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. EHS observed black residue accumulating along the top of reach in cooler gaskets. (0.5)
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed doors left ajar in two of three dumpsters on dumpster pad. EHS advised to keep doors closed to prevent pest harborage. (0)
May 27, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. EHS observed that both dumpsters onsite were missing drain plugs. -0.5-
#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. EHS observed missing/low grout outside walk in freezer door (left side). Repair as soon as possible. -0-
Feb 19, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Facility does not utilize dish machine. All service items are single use. REHS advised running machine once per day to preclude pest harborage.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P
Observed dented can being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection.
CDI - Can removed.
1 pt.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
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 yogurt bags placed in grab n go unit during inspection. TPHC board had not been updated to reflect time items had been placed in unit, and still read 10:30am from yesterday’s service. Facility’s TPHC procedures state that items shall not be removed from refrigeration until 15 minutes before the first lunch service. Clarification on whether or not grab n go unit is considered compliant refrigeration with facility’s procedures necessary.
CDI - All items placed back into WIC until first lunch service.
0 pts.
Oct 16, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloths being held in sanitizer with concentration below 200ppm quat during inspection. Ensure wiping cloths are held in properly concentrated sanitizer at all times.
0.5 pts.
May 19, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed a stack of single use trays being stored on serving line counter right side up outside of their original packaging. CDI: PIC inverted trays to protect against contamination.
Jan 17, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 7, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 equipment being washed in 3 compartment sink in which wash solution measured 103F. Dish detergent label states water temperature shall be maintained at 110F or above. CDI: PIC emptied wash solution and refilled with hot water measuring 124F.
Apr 15, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 19, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 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 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 2 containers of meatballs being held on serving line under 135F. See temp chart. CDI: Meatballs were reheated to over 165F before placing back on serving line.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed quat sanitizer measuring over 500ppm in sanitizer compartment of 3 comp sink. CDI: PIC diluted quat sanitizer with water which measured 400ppm.
Oct 10, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#33 · 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 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 . Observed individually portioned covered plastic containers of sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce cooling in RIC. PIC stated portioned containers were to be placed on TPHC in approx. 20 minutes. Portioned tomatoes and lettuce would not have reached 41F or below in 20 minutes without EHS intervention. CDI: PIC uncovered containers and placed in WIC to rapidly cool.
May 23, 2023 A 100 · 1 violation
#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 inside of walk in freezer possibly due to leak or seal at door. Verify and repair if needed. Remove ice build up.
Jan 12, 2023 A 100 · 1 violation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Ensure that foods which are placed inside of secondary containers are labeled with the common name of its contents. Observed salt and pepper shakers not labeled. Labeled during the inspection. No points. These items are for employee use only.
Oct 18, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 3, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 25, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 31, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
No Points Deducted:
Observed boxes of food stored under an ice leak in the walkin freezer. CDI- Items moved.
3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Observed the pipes from the fans in the walkin freezer with water dripping which has turned into ice. Repair issue. Per Manager, maintenance has been notified and will be onsite soon to correct the issue. (The freezer is still working properly).
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Apr 26, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 22, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 15, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 8, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
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
Two damaged cans not stored in segregated areas. CDI- Cans removed, discarded.
May 21, 2019 A 99.5 · 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 Ravioli cooling inside of walk in cooler double stacked with lids still on. CDI- Lids were removed from cooling foods and products were better ventilated for proper cooling methods. -.5 points.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C Observed dumpster enclosure contain buildup. Ensure that dumpster' s enclosure is maintained. 0 points.
General Comments: Install a waste basket near hand sink in dish machine room. Dish machine reached 155 degrees F during first two test run trials. Dish machine then reached 164 following those trials consistently. Contact dish machine provider and ensure that all parts of the machine is properly operating for consistent hot water sanitizing at 160 degrees or more.
Feb 21, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Quat sanitizer bucket near main cook line was reading below 200 ppm when checked. CDI- Sanitizer was changed and made adequate to 200-400 ppm. -.5 points.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Remove dust buildup from fans that are blowing on clean dishes in dish machine room. 0 points.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Observed foods cooking while hood lights were off. Ensure that all food prep areas are at least 50 ftcd. -.s points.
General Comment: Dish machine reached 155 degrees F during first two test run trials. Dish machine then reached 164 following those trials consistently. Contact dish machine provider and ensure that all parts of the machine is properly operating for consistent hot water sanitizing at 160 degrees or more.
Oct 10, 2018 A 98 · 3 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Chicken nuggets, cheese sticks and spaghetti meat were cold holding at ambient temp above 45 degrees. Explained to PIC that foods shall maintain proper temperature controls unless going through prep. CDI- foods were reheated and placed in the hot box. -1.5 points.
#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 Salads were cooling while being fully covered in 2 door refrigeration. Salads were not meeting proper cooling rate(time). CDI- PIC uncovered salads and placed them in the walk in cooler for better cooling methods. -.5 points.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C/6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C
Remove dust buildup from the vents in the back laundry room area and in the employee bathroom. Repair/Replace missing ceiling tile near ice machine in back prep area. 0 points.
Nov 29, 2017 A 99 · 2 violations
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at the pre-rinse and leak at the washer cold line. -1-
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed dust buildup in the ducts behind the vent outdside manager's office. -0-
Sep 29, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 17, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 10, 2016 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 buildup around the HVAC ceiling vent near the registers and buildup in the floor grout near the handwashing sink by the ovens. Clean these. -.5-
Sep 8, 2016 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and 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 pans with food debris stored as clean. CDI took to rewash.
Mar 16, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed rear hand wash sink with no handwash sign posted. CDI posted handwash sign. -0 points-
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Clean debris from behind dumpster and cardboard container.
Dec 3, 2015 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 blender base, underside of mixer, and microwave soiled with debris.
Sep 21, 2015 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 two containers of breaded fish sticks that were held at 133-127F. CDI items reheated.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
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 2 cans that were dented in dry storage. CDI cans discarded.
May 26, 2015 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#21 · Proper date marking and 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 salsa from 5/13. CDI item discarded.
Jan 20, 2015 A 98 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed ice machine soiled with debris and for metal scoop. Verification required.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed underside of kettle, soup covers, and fans in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Repeat.
Sep 8, 2014 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 8, 2014 A 95.5 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 15, 2013 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Aug 27, 2013 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CARMEL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA” or State ID 2060110199). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.