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A99.5

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY WARMING KITCHEN

8000 ROBINSON CHURCH RD, Charlotte, NC 28215
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110370
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedMay 20, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceAug 28, 2024

Score history

7085100 Aug 28, 2024: 99Feb 21, 2025: 99.5Dec 8, 2025: 98.5May 20, 2026: 99.5
Aug 28, 2024Higher is betterMay 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

May 20, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 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 spoon in basin of handsink. CDI spoon removed.
#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 heavy ice build up on shelves and floor of WIF. PIC stated it is salted for repair this summer.
#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 doors open on both dumpsters. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed refuse and trash outside dumpster in enclosed dumpster area. Clean with more frequency.

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Dec 8, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed Sink and Surface sanitizer at the 3 comp sink at 0ppm. Facility will have dispenser checked this Wednesday and they will use chlorine until it is repaired. Also observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. VR needed 12-11-25 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
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 2 pans of taco meat in the warmer below 135F. PIC stated that it was reheated within the last hour. CDI PIC reheated taco meat to 170F in the oven. 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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on bottom shelf of prep table with food and single use items. CDI PIC moved sanitizer bucket.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food directly on the floor in the WIF.

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Feb 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager on premises during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee bag stored on top of customer food underneath prep table.

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Aug 28, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed drink stored above food prep area and clean utensils. Remove.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed roller cart in front of handwashing sink. CDI- Cart removed and relocated to another place.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY WARMING KITCHEN” or State ID 2060110370). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.