A99.5
LINCOLN HEIGHTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL LR
1900 NEWCASTLE ST, Charlotte, NC 28216
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110365
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedOct 5, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceSep 7, 2023
Score history
Sep 7, 2023Higher is betterOct 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 5, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.
Observed hand sink near the ice machine (82F) and the hand sink near the prep sink (78F) not reaching at least 100F.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloth stored in QUAT sanitizer bucket at service line below 200 PPM.
Sanitizer bucket remade at the proper concentration.
Apr 29, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed sausage and cheese bagel cool from 91F to 66F in 36 minute timespan (9:31 AM - 10:07 AM). No 3rd temp, not recorded in temperature chart.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 15, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed the hand sink on the serving line with no papertowel.
CDI - Paper towel added to sink.
Sep 24, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf
Observed dented cans stored with cans for service.
CDI - Dented cans were voluntarily discarded.
May 23, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
Observed PIC fill cup at hand sink.
CDI - Employee dumped cup and filled at the nearest prep sink.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed spray bottle containing oil with no labels.
CDI - Spray bottle was labeled.
Feb 7, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed the QUAT sanitizer solution in both wiping cloth buckets to be at 50ppm. REPEAT. No escalation in points due to no increase in severity.
CDI - PIC changed sanitizer solution. Observed at 100-200ppm.
Sep 9, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.
Observed 3 of 4 hand sinks not reaching 100F. Observed at 95F, 95F, and 91F.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed oil in unlabeled spray bottle.
CDI - Bottle removed from service. Per PIC warehouse was out and spray bottle had to be made.
#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 wet wiping cloths stored inside QUAT sanitizer buckets below 200 PPM, sanitizer bucket observed at approximately 50 PPM.
CDI - Sanitizer buckets were replaced at proper strength.
May 16, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. *Observed - Ice machine with slight pink build up.
#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 several Italian Hoagie above 41F (see temp chart). *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
Feb 12, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 4, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 7, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#33 · 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 hash browns cooling in walk in cooler double wrapped in plastic. Cool rate 33 hr. Observed to barely make the minimum cooling rate. CDI pic to unwrap
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.12 Do not store cleaned equipment, utensils, linen in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination.
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean utensils stored in contact with wall and electrical cord to fan. CDI to be removed
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LINCOLN HEIGHTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL LR” or State ID 2060110365). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.