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BONNIE CONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY KITCHEN
10700 ASBURY CHAPEL RD, Charlotte, NC 28078
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110371
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 28, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceAug 19, 2024
Score history
Aug 19, 2024Higher is betterSep 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 28, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment uses TPHC for hot and cold foods. Lunch service is from 10:20AM - 1PM. Start times are tracked using log sheet. Time starts when hot foods are removed from oven and cold foods are removed from cold holding. TPHC procedures were not in use during today's inspection. Establishment now uses single steam well and heat lamps to hot hold food and ice baths to cold hold food while serving.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 28, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment uses TPHC for hot and cold foods. Lunch service is from 10:20AM - 1PM. Start times are tracked using log sheet. Time starts when hot foods are removed from oven and cold foods are removed from cold holding.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
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 black beans and commercial taco meat missing from TPHC log. CDI - Black beans and taco meat were added to TPHC log along with start and discard times. -0 points-
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear door open to outside at start of inspection. -0 points-
#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 lotions stored on shelving above three compartment sink. Store employee possessions in a designated storage area away from food, equipment, and utensils. -0.5 points-
Nov 12, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: A Food Safety Management System was discussed with PIC and employees. Proper reheating for hot holding temperatures were discussed along with cooling parameters and methods. Training information has been given to PIC to use with staff.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. CDI - Paper towels were provided. -0 points-
#33 · 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 Observed covered sheet tray of ham and cheese tortilla wraps cooling in reach in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to walk in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F or less. Cooling parameters and cooling methods were discussed with staff. PIC has been advised to use walk in cooler or walk in freezer to cool TCS foods instead of using reach in cooler. -0.5 points-
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 .
#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 employee preparing food while wearing a wristwatch. -0 points-
Mar 3, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Spoke to PIC about cooling. EHS spoke to facility about salad prep. There is no cool down step after salads have been prepped. Facility going forward, will put salad in WIF to quickly cool.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during inspection .REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salads and sliced cheese above 41. Some items were voluntarily discarded the salads were sent to WIF to quickly cool. Please see temp chart.
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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at handwashing sink
Aug 19, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. New facility. PIC has CFPM certification but could pull up on phone
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 cart blocking sink. Cart was moved but was placed back in front of the sink. CDI. Cart was moved again.
#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 Black beans being held at 106F..CDI Reheat 169F
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
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 bag of precooked chicken patties opened Friday without date.
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 .
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BONNIE CONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY KITCHEN” or State ID 2060110371). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.