A98.5
SOUTH PINE ACADEMY
2541 SANDY PORTER RD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110352
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedMay 18, 2026
Inspections on record16
On record sinceSep 24, 2021
Score history
Sep 24, 2021Higher is betterMay 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 18, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed ice buildup behind A/C unit in WIF.
Ericka Jolley present for training.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Observed table-top can opener blade with food buildup. PIC states last use being Friday 5/15. CDI - PIC removed blade and placed in dish to be washed. EHS educated PIC food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
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 .
#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 a couple pans of reheated rotini w/meat sauce being hot held below 135F in hot box. CDI - PIC placed items in oven to be reheated to achieve 165F.
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 .
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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. Observed fan in dish area with buildup of dust. Increase frequency of cleaning wall mounted fans.
#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 outside dumpster with door ajar. CDI - PIC closed door.
Feb 9, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 16, 2025 A 100 · 1 violation
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
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 dishmachine drain that did not have a 1 inch air gap above its floor drain. CDI-PIC propped up drain pipe and it now has the proper air gap.
May 16, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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. - Observed minor build up of grime on the WIC shelves.
Feb 21, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 16, 2024 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 strawberry milk and 1% milk above 41F (see temp chart) in right side milk crate by serving line, cooler had ambient temperature of 41F. CDI-PIC moved milk to WIC to rapidly cool and stated that milk cooler is closed between classes, but remains open while serving.
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 cut cantaloupes set on serving line without time marked on TPHC board. CDI-PIC added time to TPHC board and showed EHS production sheet with time and temperature of cantaloupe taken prior to being set on the line.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard liner used under milk crates in WIC.
May 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 23, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf. Observed spray bottle of surface cleaner with unidentified orange liquid. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. -P. Observed quat sanitizer in 3-comp sink used for refilling sanitizer buckets above 400 ppm. CDI - PIC emptied and remixed sanitizer at an adequate concentration.
Sep 22, 2023 A 99.5 · 4 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 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 cheese stick in hot holding at 124F. CDI-PIC reheated cheese sticks to 179F.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -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 milk in cold holding at 47F. CDI-Top milk crate was moved to WIC to quickly cool.
#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 no functional maximum temp thermometer to measure high temp dish machine. VR required within 10 days.
#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 dumpster door open. Keep all doors and lids closed to prevent the harborage of pests. CDI-PIC closed dumpster door.
May 15, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 15, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 9, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 25, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: An emergency drill was conducted by the school during the inspection.
#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. -C Observed very minor scuffing on wall near dish machine. PIC stated he will advise employees to not lean metal pans against wall while drying. Repaint. -0 points
Jan 25, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: During the inspection a power outage occurred at approximately 10:40am. The entire school and surrounding areas have lost power. Today's menu is chicken sandwiches, baked beans, sweet potato fries, hummus, cheese crackers, string cheese, oranges and milk. The chicken patties, baked beans and fries were properly reheated and placed in hot holding units prior to power outage. The hummus, yogurt and string cheese are in the WIC. Door to WIC will remain closed to maintain temperature of the foods prior to serving. The 1st lunch is 11:40 am. PIC will temp all TCS foods before attempting to serve food to students. Any TCS food that is below 135F or above 41F will be discarded. If the power comes back on before the lunch periods are over, new food will be prepared for the students. PIC is also preparing goodie bags that will include hummus, crackers, yogurt and string cheese (if temp is below 41F prior to serving) PIC will inform EHS when power is restored.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -C Observed dish machine not operational during inspection. PIC stated the temperature was measuring low in the dish machine and after being serviced, a part is required to repair the machine. The machine is expected to be serviced today. Facility is using the 3-comp sink to wash rinse and sanitize until machine is operational. -0 points
Nov 3, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 24, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOUTH PINE ACADEMY” or State ID 2060110352). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.