A99.5
J. T. WILLIAMS SECONDARY MONTESSORI LUNCHROOM
3351 GRIFFITH ST, Charlotte, NC 28203
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110205
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedOct 12, 2026
Inspections on record43
On record sinceSep 23, 2013
Score history
Sep 16, 2014Higher is betterOct 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 12, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf-
Observed handwashing sink in front area by serving line with empty soda can on it and paper towels in the basin. Per PIC, handwash sink is for student/staff use. EHS educated PIC that all handwashing sinks in facility must be in compliance with the food code regardless of who uses them. CDI - PIC had sink cleaned.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
Observed low grout between floor tiles throughout the kitchen area, particularly by the ice machine and around the reheating equipment. Repair areas of low grout.
Jun 10, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed pan of marinara hot holding inside hotbox below 135F. PIC stated this commercially prepared food item was reheated an hour prior.
CDI: PIC reheated marinara inside the steamer and EHS observed marinara was temping at 189F.
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 .
#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 one sanitizer bucket full of QUAT sanitizer reading 0ppm.
CDI: PIC dumped out the bucket of sanitizer and refilled with properly concentrated QUAT sanitizer reading above 200ppm.
Feb 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during today's inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 29, 2025 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 2 buckets full of QUAT sanitizer (one at the serving line, one underneath a prep table) reading low concentration below 150ppm.
CDI: PIC dumped out both buckets.
May 29, 2025 A 97.5 · 4 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 trash can blocking access to handsink near dishpit. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -1-
#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 popcorn chicken and orange chicken being held below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 165F. -1.5-
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
#23 · Proper date marking & 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 a bag of shredded mozzarella cheese date marked 5/15 (discard 5/21). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food stored over retail food in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-
Nov 26, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 5, 2024 A 96.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Observed handwashing sink at dishpit nearly blocked with equipment not in use. Ensure to maintain sink accessible at all times.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed potatoes stored over retail waters in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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- Observed sweet potato fries hot holding between 98-138F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded fries below 135F. **REPEAT** -3-
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
#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 no time stamp for chicken and cheese sandwich being held on TPHC. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0-
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored in quarternary sanitizer concentration of less than 50 ppm. -CDI- PIC replenished sanitizer concentration to 200ppm. -0-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open door on waste container. **REPEAT** -0.5-
Mar 11, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 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 chicken biscuits hot holding on line - bagged up on top of the steam table between 118-125F. -CDI- PIC placed items in steam cabinet to heat back up. -1.5-
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & 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 mozzarella cheese date marked 2/26/24 (discard 3/2/24). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#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 lids on dumpster. -CDI- PIC closed. -0-
Dec 6, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 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 sliced tomato and lettuce cups in RIC # 2 above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC to rapidly cool. -1.5-
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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P- Observed cut lettuce and tomato cups being held on TPHC with no start or discard time indicated. -CDI- PIC marked appropriate start time. -0-
Aug 31, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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.
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 .
Observed pans, stored as clean, with food debris on the food contact surface.
CDI - Pans were removed and placed inside the Dish machine.
Feb 16, 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 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 dead pest in the walk in cooler. -1-
Apr 21, 2022 A 99 · 2 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 hand sink at the dish pit inaccessible from speed racks stored in front of it. CDI: speed racks moved elsewhere. -1-
#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 a dead light bulb in the hood system. Recommend to replace. -0-
Feb 24, 2022 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: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 vegetable mix, that was just placed in the walk in cooler to cool, tightly sealed. CDI: container vented. -0.5-
Oct 22, 2021 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event Observed no written cleanup procedures of vomit and diarrheal events. PIC Shanna was able to look up the documents from Stephen's email and print them out during inspection. -0-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer made at the 3 comp sink by the dry storage room at 0-100ppm. Per manufacturer's instructions, when using sanitizer on food prep surfaces, the concentration must be 200ppm. CDI: PIC added some quat sanitizer and is now at a concentration of 200ppm. -1.5-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Follow-up verification required
4-302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual Warewashing -Pf Observed facility with no temperature measuring device for the high temperature dish machine. VR within 10 days to ensure facility has a temperature measuring device. -0-
Aug 24, 2021 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no PIC at beginning of inspection. Employee stated PIC had stepped out for a bit and returned halfway through the inspection. -2-
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed quat sanitizer concentration 100ppm at 3 comp sink near the ice machine. Quat sanitizer instructions are that when mixed and used for food contact surfaces, concentration must be 200ppm. CDI: Quat sanitizer concentration is 200ppm by end of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION -1.5-
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use wiping cloth in 100ppm quat sanitizer concentration. CDI: sanitizer was dumped out and replaced -0-
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid of dumpster open. Maintain all lids and doors closed to prevent harborage of rodents and/or insects. -0-
Mar 4, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed a quat sanitizer bucket with a concentration of 0ppm. CDI - PIC remade sanitizer with a concentration of 200ppm. -0 points-
#15 · Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food −1
Corrected during inspection
3-701.11 Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food - P Observed container of ranch dressing in walk in cooler with black build up under lid and around rim. CDI - PIC discarded container. -1 point-
Nov 19, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 2, 2020 A 100 · 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 metal serving utensil stored as clean with food debris. CDI - PIC moved utensil to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. -0 points-
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee jacket stored on equipment in food prep area. CDI - PIC moved employee jacket to disignated clothing storage area. -0 points-
Nov 15, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#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 rubbed off labels on two sanitizer buckets. -1-
#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. Observed buildup on shelving in walk in cooler and on floor in walk in cooler. -0-
Sep 30, 2019 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Observed outside employee walk in back door and dispense ice from ice machine without handwashing. CDI - PIC educated outside employee about requirement. -2-
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf Observed hot water sanitizing at 132F on plate thermometer. For hot water to register 180F, plate thermometer would read 160F. VR no later than 10/10/2019 to ensure hot water sanitizing is at or above 180F. -1.5-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 between cooking equipment on floor. -0-
Mar 13, 2019 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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 a pan of food in walk in cooler dated for 02/19. PIC stated that the item had previously been frozen. EHS informed PIC that frozen items should be dated with a thaw date once they are pulled from the freezer. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer buckets reading less than 50 ppm QAC during inspection. CDI: Buckets emptied and refilled with sanitizer reading 400 ppm QAC.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler ripped halfway down.
Dec 4, 2018 A 98 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed one spray bottle of sanitizer reading less than 200 ppm QAC. CDI: Bottle dumped and refilled with sanitizer reading 400 ppm QAC.
#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 salads cooling in closed clamshell containers at 50F in walk in unit. CDI: Clam shells opened and salads relocated to top shelf to facilitate rapid cooling.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed
single service salad trays stored with food contact surface facing up. CDI: Inverted.
Sep 18, 2018 A 98 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf Observed dish machine water reading 154.6F during inspection, and in addition, thermo-label did not change color. A maintenance call was made during inspection for repair. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to determine long term compliance.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service salad trays stored with food contact surface facing up. CDI: Inverted.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-204.115 Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices - PF Observed rinse water temp gauge not functional during inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to determine compliance.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed box of emoployee food stored over bread and chicken patties for facility. CDI: Food box moved.
Jun 5, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed recycling dumpster with no lids. Ensure lids are replaced by management company.
Feb 27, 2018 A 98.5 · 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 build up on can opener blades. CDI, can openers taken to dish pitt to clean.
#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 Observed chicken and pizza on cart in walk in holding temperature above 45F. PICn stated foods had been in walk in since the porevious day. All other foods in walk in were cold holding below 45F.
Oct 2, 2017 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
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 slaw cooling inside walk-in cooler inside a large sealed mixing bowl measuring 55F; CDI slaw uncovered completely to allow air flow across product. Observed large chef / chicken salads stored inside sealed containers placed inside stand up cooler unit for cooling measuring 54F. CDI salads opened and placed inside walk-in cooler to properly cool. Observed slaw and salads dropping by required temp rate.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids open to dumpster container.
May 18, 2017 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 numerous utensils stored clean with food debris stuck to surfaces. CDI utensils pulled and placed into dirty dish pit.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
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 large sealed containers of salads cooling inside stand up coolers measuring 57F. CDI all salads opened and placed into walk-in; observed required drop rate during inspection.
Mar 14, 2017 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 containers stored clean with food debris stuck to surfaces; CDI containers pulled and placed into dirty dish pit.
Oct 26, 2016 A 97 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P
2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P
Observed employee working in sanitizing bay of three comp sink, then don gloves to work with yogurt parfaits. CDI- stopped employee and directed her to wash hands correctly.
#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 bottle labeled as "chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm" that bleached out test strip. PIC stated chlorine is not used to sanitize, only to disinfect. Bottle was relabeled as a disinfectant solution.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed dumpster with no drain plug.
Aug 31, 2016 A 98 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P - 200ppm for quat.
Observed weak quat sanitizer at 3-comp sink closest to restroom and spray bottle used to sanitize FCS. CDI - sanitizer was dumped and refilled to 200ppm.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer at proper concentration between uses.
Observed weak quat sanitizer in red buckets with wiping cloths stored inside. CDI: buckets dumped and refilled to proper concentration.
Apr 11, 2016 A 98 · 3 violations
#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 incorrect times put on TPHC board. 11:00am was recorded on chart but salads will be placed on serving line at 11:30am. CDI - times were erased and correct times will be marked once salads are placed on serving line.
#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 side Ceaser salads at 53F cooling in reach-in cooler with lids on. CDI - salads transferred to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool until staff returns from lunch.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer of proper strength between uses.
Observed 1 quat sanitizer bucket at 50ppm. Sanitizer was changed out to 200ppm.
General Comment: Investigated complaint for request number: 64558 unconfirmed FBI.
Mar 1, 2016 A 97.5 · 6 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Repeat - 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no soap available at handsink in kitchen next to hot box. CDI - soap provided.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no paper towels available at the handsink in the dish room. CDI - paper towels provided.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf
Observed high temp dish machine not sanitizing properly. Thermolabel did not turn black. Final rinse temperature gauge reading over 180F but wash temp gauge did not go past 140F. Dish machine company was notified. 3-compartment sink will continue to be used until dish machine is repaired. Verification required.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
General Comment - 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 a packet of turkey dated 2/23 in walk-in cooler that had exceeded 7 day date mark. CDI - turkey was discarded.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
General Comment - 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P
Observed one stainless steel cleaner bottle stored in kitchen on table next to slicer and another bottle stored on rolling cart next to food equipment. CDI - bottles stored on chemical shelf.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
General Comment - 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed one lid open to dumpster outside.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
General Comment - 6-502.12 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 on floors in the dry storage room.
Dec 11, 2015 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
Provide paper towels at each hand sink. Observed paper towels missing from hand sink in dish room. CDI - paper towels provided during inspection.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Maintain sanitizer at proper concentrations. Observed QAC sanitizer at 3-comp sink, bucket, and spray bottle at 0ppm. CDI - all sanitizer was changed and refilled to 200ppm by cafeteria manager.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
Maintain tCS foods for hot holding at 135F/above. Observed a small pan of hush puppies in hot box at 114F. CDI - hush puppies reheated to 165F.
Sep 24, 2015 A 99 · 2 violations
#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 quat sanitizer spray bottle well above 200ppm. Test strip turned a blue color. CDI - sanitizer bottle was dumped and refilled with proper sanitizer from 3-compartment sink.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpster, waste containers is in place.
Observed drain plug in place but is broken with an opening for leaking. Replace drain plug.
Jun 8, 2015 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 1 of 2 sinks not functioning in the boy's restroom. PIC stated that a work order has been submitted and the sink will be fixed over the Summer.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed broken drain plug on dumpster. PIC stated work order has been submitted.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-502.12 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 2 dusty ventilation covers in the kitchen.
Mar 27, 2015 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed two pans of ravioli in the steam wells below 135F after mixing the foods (see chart). CDI- foods were reheated to 165F.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one torn gasket on a hot box behind the serving line.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Repeat violation
•5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed a broken drain plug on the outside dumpster. PIC submitted a work order to have the drain plug replaced after I had mentioned it was missing on the previous inspection. A new work order has been submitted to have the drain plug replaced again.
Dec 11, 2014 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf Observed three handsinks on the side of the kitchen nearest the employee restroom operating at 75F. The other handsinks nearest the dish machine were all operating at 104-105F. PIC informed me that maintenance is being done on the water lines. VR required in 10 days.
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap in the boys restroom nearest the cafeteria. CDI- soap was replaced.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed several foods in a warmer and on the serving line that were below 135F (see chart). CDI- foods were reheated to 135F.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.-P Observed a non functioning faucet in the boys restroom nearest the cafeteria. CDI- there is another sink in the boys restroom that is functioning properly. A work order has been submitted to have the sink repaired.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed missing drain plug on outside waste receptacle.
Sep 16, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 2, 2014 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 9, 2013 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 23, 2013 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “J. T. WILLIAMS SECONDARY MONTESSORI LUNCHROOM” or State ID 2060110205). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.