A98
W. A. HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL
12420 BAILEY RD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110219
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedSep 1, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceSep 26, 2013
Score history
Sep 26, 2013Higher is betterSep 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 1, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
Observed ice inside of two separate hand sinks. CDI - Ice was removed.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Repeat violation
REPEAT
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed one broken drain plug on the far side dumpster. No points taken due to manager installing a new one that was also broken off.
May 15, 2026 A 99 · 7 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
Observed boxes stacked up on one hand sink. CDI - Items were removed.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf
Observed two dented cans in dry storage. CDI - Items were removed to be returned to the supplier.
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Observed an open pan of bread in the walk-in freezer without a cover.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed a light gap on the bottom of the left side back door.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat violation
REPEAT
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed two broken cookie warmers in the cafeteria island. No points points taken due to the original stand up warmers being replaced.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed one broken drain plug on the far side dumpster.
#56 · Meets ventilation & 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 employee possessions stored on top of a hand sink paper towel dispenser.
Feb 10, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed Chicken Caesar salads prepared yesterday without date marks. CDI - Manager dated during inspection.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed two broken warmers. Manager stated that two new warmers are being delivered on Friday.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed two open dumpster doors.
Sep 30, 2025 A 99.5 · 4 violations
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.
Observed cut melon cooling 0 degrees after 20 minutes. CDI - Melon was placed in the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
#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
Observed cut melon attempting to cool in a deep plastic container with a tight lid. CDI - Lid was removed and item was brought to the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed one broken warmer. Manager has already ordered a new warmer to replace it.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed open dumpster doors and a broken drain plug.
Apr 3, 2025 A 97 · 1 violation
#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 mac n cheese being held below 135F in warmer #1 and warmer #3. Product prepared and portioned between 9am-9:30am. CDI: PIC reheated product in oven (172F). REPEAT VIOLATION.
Sep 4, 2024 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
Observed chicken being held below 135F in warmer #2. CDI: Food employee reheated product (>165F).
Feb 16, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 17, 2023 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 torn gaskets on a few coolers and warmers.
Apr 19, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 28, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed red outside dumpster missing a top lid, unable to close without lid. PIC stated they have put in a work order for this dumpster to have a new lid installed. Observed recycling dumpsters with sliding doors open.
Mar 18, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Facility has a high temperature dish machine, has an irreversible temperature indicator to remain in compliance.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 12, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 (B) In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. -Pf. Observed high temperature dish machine with no test kit. CDI- EHS discussed requirements with PIC, will obtain test kit to be in compliance. EHS provided examples via email.
Feb 24, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 7, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed sanitizer bucket in handsink at Line 5 area. CDI - Bucket was removed from handsink.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed plastic containers with broken edges. Replace as necessary.
Dec 12, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 1, 2018 A 99 · 3 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 a few potato wedges below 135F. CDI-reheated to 165F+.
#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 Ensure times are recorded for items out on TPHC.
#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 a bucket labeled sanitizer containing soap solution. CDI-re-labeled.
Nov 14, 2017 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 a pan of taco meat cooling tightly lidded in walk in cooler. CDI-taco meat vented and placed into freezer.
May 9, 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 chicken fingers holding hot below 135F on steam table. CDI-reheated to 165F+.
#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 labels fading on soap buckets. CDI-relabeled.
Nov 3, 2016 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 at 54F in tight plastic clamshell containers in holding cooler at line. Ensure salads are cooled properly to 41F before placing out on TPHC. Cool salads in walk in cooler or freezer. CDI-salads put into freezer and cooled to 39F.
Apr 5, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 4, 2015 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 2, 2015 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 8, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 24, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 26, 2013 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “W. A. HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL” or State ID 2060110219). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.