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A100

WILSON STEM ACADEMY LUNCHROOM

7020 TUCKASEEGEE RD, Charlotte, NC 28208
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110343
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 10, 2026
Inspections on record22
On record sinceSep 5, 2018

Score history

7085100 Sep 5, 2018: 98Mar 29, 2019: 99.5Sep 26, 2019: 97Mar 5, 2020: 98.5Feb 24, 2021: 99.5Apr 30, 2021: 98.5Sep 24, 2021: 99Jan 7, 2022: 100May 10, 2022: 100Sep 27, 2022: 100Jan 27, 2023: 100May 23, 2023: 100Oct 9, 2023: 99.5Feb 8, 2024: 100May 1, 2024: 97Sep 4, 2024: 99.5Jan 29, 2025: 99May 12, 2025: 100Sep 16, 2025: 99Nov 18, 2025: 98.5Apr 16, 2026: 98.5Sep 10, 2026: 100
Sep 5, 2018Higher is betterSep 10, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 10, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 16, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed active manual ware washing at 3-comp-sink with quaternary sanitizer at 0PPM. CDI - PIC corrected solution by adding quaternary sanitizer and remeasuring sanitizer with test kit. 200PPM was later observed. 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
#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 portioned clear containers of chopped Caesar salad on 4-hour TPHC for lunch service above 41F. See temp chart. CDI - PIC move all Caesar salads to WIF to quickly cool down after 30 minutes Caesar salad was placed on 4-hour TPHC. 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 at 11:00AM no time stamp for Caesar salad on 4-hour TPHC. CDI - PIC placed time stamp 11:30AM.

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Nov 18, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No insects were observed and holes in walls have been repaired.
#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 two out of five metal pans of reheated chicken wings hot holding below 135F in H/H RI. CDI - PIC was allowed to reheat both containers in oven and achieved temperatures above 165F. Chicken wings were originally reheated around 9:00AM. 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 .

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Sep 16, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Corrected during inspection
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insect underneath storage rack in dish room and underneath shelving in dry storage room. Increase frequency of cleaning and adding more insect traps. CDI - PIC removed insects. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insects in ceiling light shield covers above prep sink, near 3-comp-sink, and inside office. Increase frequency of cleaning.
#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 wall where clean utensils/equipment is stored near 3-comp-sink with three quarter sized holes in the wall. Observed another quarter sized hole in the wall near hand washing sink by WIC and a bigger hole behind ice machine. PIC will place worder order to have holes sealed.

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May 12, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Light shield in ceiling located in dry storage rom needs to be secured to housing.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 29, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed 3-comp-sink drain PVC pipe without air gap. PVC pipe is inside floor drain. 3 Day VR Required.
#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 personal food storage containers co-mingled with kitchen equipment on storage shelf near 3-comp-sink . CDI - PIC moved items to office.

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Sep 4, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed chipping paint from floors in dry storage. Floor may need to be resealed due to exposed concrete.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed the entire 3-comp-sink not sealed to wall leaving a gap along the entire wall.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster without drain plug.
#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 the wall above 3-comp-sink with several holes that need to be covered. 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 dish machine drain board caulking with black build up. Increase frequency of cleaning of area near dish machine.

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May 1, 2024 A 97 · 3 violations
#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. Observed six stored clean serving spoons with built up food debris. CDI - PIC moved items to dish area to be rewashed. 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed open bag of mozzarella cheese and sliced American cheese blocks without an date marking. Observed pizza sauce in stainless steel container without date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discard items. 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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-202.15 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Observed table style can opener with built up debris. CDI - PIC move item to dish area to be rewashed.

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Feb 8, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 9, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 dented can stored with other cans in dry storage room. CDI PIC put can in return area.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed thermometer for dish machine not turning on. PIC ordered new thermometer during visit. VR needed 10-19-23

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May 23, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 27, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 27, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 10, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 7, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 24, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine water curtain leaking and causing pooling in dish room floor.

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Apr 30, 2021 A 98.5 · 3 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 utensils stored as clean with food debris on them. CDI - Utensils were moved to be cleaned.
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
Repeat violation
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed the waste bin was not a covered one in the unisex employee restroom. PIC stated a work order has been put in for one since the last inspection but it has not come in yet. REPEAT.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs - C Install missing drain plugs on dumpster.

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Feb 24, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
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 box on the floor in the dry storage room. CDI - PIC moved boxes off the floor.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed top section of steamer was not working properly causing water to build up inside. PIC put in a work order to have the steamer repaired.
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed the waste bin was not a covered one in the unisex employee restroom.

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Mar 5, 2020 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed oranges stored above RTE and washed food items in the walk in cooler. CDI- Education was given on proper storage and food items were rearranged. 0 points.
#20 · 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 yogurt cold holding at 49F on prep table while food prepping. Recommended that PIC prep less yogurt to better preserve cold hold temps during prep. CDI- yogurt were prepped and cooled. -1.5 points.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs - C Install missing drain plugs on dumpster. 0 points.

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Sep 26, 2019 A 97 · 5 violations
#20 · 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: Unattended speed rack with pizzas above 41F. Chef salads from overnight in reach-in above 41F. CDI- salads voluntarily discarded. Speed rack rolled back to walk-in.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf: Found some salads and cut melons prepped previous day with no date marking. CDI- discussion with PIC. Salads discarded. Melons placed on TPHC to be served today.
#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: Cut melon on TPHC were in holding case but no time on TPHC board for when they were removed from refrigeration. CDI- time corrected.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Solution holding wiping cloths less than 100 ppm quat. REPEAT
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C: Provide a designated area for employee personal food that is separated from facility food. Employee food found on middle shelf of walk-in.

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Mar 29, 2019 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer bucket with illegible writing. CDI - provided label on bucket.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
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 sanitizer buckets at 50 ppm quat. CDI - refilled with proper solution.

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Sep 5, 2018 A 98 · 2 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: Found sliced ham and sliced turkey dated 8 days previous. CDI- both items voluntarily discarded.
#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: Found cut melon in small, capped containers at 54 F in reach-in unit. CDI- moved trays of melons to walk-in cooler for cooling before lunch service.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WILSON STEM ACADEMY LUNCHROOM” or State ID 2060110343). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.