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A100

LANSDOWNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCHROOM

7200 FOLGER DR, Charlotte, NC 28270
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110358
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedMay 15, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceSep 14, 2022

Score history

7085100 Sep 14, 2022: 99.5Jan 23, 2023: 99.5May 19, 2023: 100Oct 24, 2023: 99Feb 16, 2024: 99.5Apr 22, 2024: 99Sep 20, 2024: 99.5Jan 6, 2025: 100Mar 27, 2025: 98.5Sep 25, 2025: 99Jan 15, 2026: 98May 15, 2026: 100
Sep 14, 2022Higher is betterMay 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

May 15, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 15, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed cucumbers being stored above RTE foods in WIC during inspection. CDI - PIC moved cucumbers to appropriate location. 0 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
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 TCS foods placed on time with a time stamp of 11:00am. Food had been placed in holding unit earlier than written down time. Facility’s procedures state foods shall not be placed in holding unit for longer than 15 minutes before the start of service. First service begins at 11:20am. CDI - Time stamps corrected. REHS coached PIC on following written procedures. 1.5 pts.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting on shelves in chemical storage area. Repair or replacement necessary. 0.5 pts.
#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 lunches being stored above student food and beverage. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of student food and beverages. 0 pts.

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Sep 25, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
#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 - PIC removed for disposal. 1 pt.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink holding around 100ppm quat during inspection. Three compartment sink not actively in use during assessment. CDI - PIC refilled sink with solution of around 400ppm quat. 0 pts. 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
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trashcan at handsink in dish pit. Ensure all handsinks are properly stocked with waste bins. 0 pts.

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Mar 27, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 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 one can with a dent on the top seam being stored with non dented cans on dry storage shelf. CDI: PIC segregated dented can to designated area.
#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 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 . Observed 3 sheet trays of tacos being stored at 52F on speed rack in walk in cooler. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded tacos.
#23 · Proper date marking & 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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 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 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 . Observed an open bag of cut lettuce being held in a box on shelf in walk in cooler without a date mark. CDI: PIC date marked lettuce as she said it was opened yesterday.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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 employee washing equipment in 3 compartment sink in which wash solution measured 105F. CDI: Employee filled wash compartment with hot water. Wash solution measured 111F.

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Jan 6, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 20, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables −0.5
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed a tray of apples being held in RIC tightly wrapped in plastic with stickers still intact on skin. Remove stickers from fruits and vegetables and wash prior to use.

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Apr 22, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed inoperable hand sink near dry storage room. PIC stated a service request has been submitted to have the battery changed on the sensor for the faucet. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure hand sink is operational.
#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 with open sliding door. CDI: Door was closed.

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Feb 16, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one (1) employee wearing wrist watch while engaged in food prep (rotating trays of reheated food to hot hold cabinets)
#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 (1) sanitizer bucket holding multiple in use wiping cloths. When tested, bucket sanitizer was observed at 0 ppm. CDI - PIC disposed of unconcentrated sanitizer solution and rotated wiping cloths to soiled linens.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed one (1) labeled tray of employee food stored above one (1) covered bucket of pickle slices in WIC. EHS advises PIC to rotate employee storage to lower level so as to prevent potential contamination.

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Oct 24, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf. Observed 2 boxes of watermelons inside walk in cooler with white build up. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.

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May 19, 2023 A 100 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine leaking from the front panel. Observed left compartment of 3-comp sink does not hold water. CDI: PIC has already placed a work order in for the machine and for the sink. Maintenance is scheduled to come repair both issues. Ensure machine is properly repaired and that sink will hold water for proper washing. Facility is using dish machine for all dishes.

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Jan 23, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1 side of vent lights not turning on when switch turned on.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster.

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Sep 14, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
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 hot water at 3 compartment sink read 103F. Detergent manufacturer label states a minimum water temperature of 110F required. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure 3 compartment sink can maintain at least 110F water.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LANSDOWNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCHROOM” or State ID 2060110358). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.