91.5/ 100
ALBEMARLE ROAD MIDDLE
6900 DEMOCRACY DR, Charlotte, NC 28212
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440002
Latest result91.5 / 100
Last inspectedOct 19, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceApr 21, 2014
Score history
Apr 21, 2014Higher is betterOct 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 19, 2026 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406)
Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b).
Observed water fountain with low pressure outside the cafeteria.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −40
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
Observed one toilet in girls 8th grade bathroom out of order. Observed toilet out of order in girls media center bathroom. Observed loose toilet seats in 6th grade girls, womens mobile, girls locker room, and girls gym bathrooms. Needs repair. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
Observed sink in girls locker room with low pressure. Staff stated this sink is leaking. Observed middle sink not operable in girls mobile bathroom. Observed one sink not operable in boys 8th grade bathroom. Observed one sink missing due to being broken from the wall and one hand dryer not operating in boys 7th grade bathroom. Needs repair.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Observed stained ceiling tiles in the halls of the gym, in the art storage room, in the hall outside rooms 223 and 218, and in the hall outside CTE 408. Needs to be checked for leaks and repaired/replaced. Observed a hole in a wooden board on the walkway between MC467 and MC507. Observed damaged floor tiles in the boys locker room bathroom area. Needs repair. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Sep 23, 2025 93 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed one sink not operable in boys locker room.
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap in boys 2nd floor bathroom and 1 hand dryer not operating in the same bathroom.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −30
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed toilet broken in boys second floor bathroom and loose toilet seat in girls 6th grade bathroom. REPEAT.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed damaged wall vent broken in boys 2nd floor bathroom. Observed stained ceiling tiles in some hallways in room 108 and 413. Needs to be checked for leaks and repaired.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed gym storage room with items stored on the floor and not arranged to permit thorough cleaning. Needs to be arranged to permit thorough cleaning.
Oct 18, 2024 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #5. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed 1 hand sink not operating in girls restroom in 6th grade building. Work has been submitted to have issue repaired per head custodian.
*NOTE: Head custodian, Dora Romero was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Dorac.romero@cms.k12.nc.us
Toni.perry@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed push handle missing to water fountain in gym area.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −15
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed 1 urinal out of order in boys restroom near cafeteria. (General comment)
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Observed toilet paper stuck to walling in boys restroom near cafeteria.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. Observed plaster peeling from wall near entry door into gym.
Sep 12, 2023 91 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed handle missing to 1 water fountain in gym.
#7. All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed boxes of paper stored on the floor in teacher workrooms throughout school building.
*NOTE: Ms. Monica was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and principal at the following:
Monica1.ortega@cms.k12.nc.us
Toni.perry@cms.k12.nc.us
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −30
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed several toilets out of order throughout school building. Per conversation with custodial staff, work orders have been submitted to have toilets repaired.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −30
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed several loose handsink faucets on level 2 of main school building in both girls and boys restroom. Observed 1 spring loaded faucet with short run time in girls restroom located in 6 grade building, EHS advises school to have faucet adjusted to allot proper handwashing. Observed several faucets out of order in boys restroom in main building, per conversation with custodial staff work orders have been submitted to have handsinks repaired.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed several stained ceiling tiles throughout school building to include outside of room 212 and media center. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
Apr 28, 2022 91 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#9.All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed shower fixtures in need of detailed cleaning in both girls and boys showers located in locker rooms in gymnasium. Observed markings on shower partitions.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a). Observed shower tile in need of detailed cleaning in both girls and boys shower rooms. Per conversation with administration children do not utilize showers however per notated rule the showers must still be clean and kept in good repair.
*NOTE: Administrator Ms. Miriam Ray was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her, principal, and head custodian at the following: Mariam.ray@cms.k12.nc.us, Toni.perry@cms.k12.nc.us, john.washington@cms.k12.nc.us
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed detailed cleaning needed to inside nozzles of water fountains throughout school building.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −30
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed several urinals out of order throughout school building (boys 6th grade restroom, mobile unit boys restroom, boys restroom 8th grade hallway). Observed brown staining in all toilets located in girls restroom on 8th grade hallway. EHS advises detailed cleaning be completed to all toilets throughout school building to include inside and outside of toilets.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed faucet coming out of sink in boys restroom near classroom 226. Observed detailed cleaning needed to inside of hand sinks throughout school building.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed boxes of supplies stored on the floor in teacher work rooms throughout school building. EHS advises school to arrange storage ordering to notated rule.
Feb 3, 2021 91 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian Mr. John was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to Head Custodian and Principal at the following:
john.washington@cms.k12.nc.us
toni.perry@cms.k12.nc.us
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −40
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed all toilet bowls with brown/orange ring build up inside located in girls upper level restroom closest to parking lot. Per conversation with Head Custodian the water that runs into that specific restroom is hard and leaves a residual staining in the toilet bowls.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tile in cafeteria and outside of cafeteria. Observed stained ceiling in upper girls restroom closest to parking lot. Observed chipping floor tile in boys locker room located in gymnasium. Observed active ceiling leak outside of Coach's office in gymnasium building. Per conversation with Head Custodian a work order has been submitted for active leak.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −20
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed boxes of supplies on the floor located in main office. Observed boxes of supplies stored on the floor in library outside of teacher work station. Observed supplies on the floor located in laundry room in gymnasium.
Sep 25, 2019 92.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS TAKEN FOR FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed water fountain on second floor of main building located near stairwell with minor black build up. All other water fountains checked during time of inspection were clean.
*NOTE: Ms. Monica present during time of inspection. Inspection report emailed to principal at toni.perry@cms.k12.nc.us and john.washington@cms.k12.nc.us
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −40
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed urinal in boys restroom on 6th grade hallway broken. Repair. Observed urinal in boys outdoor trailer restroom broken. Repair.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed several ceiling tile' s missing in orchestra room. Observed minor staining on ceiling tile throughout school in 7th and 8th grade building on both floors. Points de-escalated due to improvements since last inspection.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −20
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed storage on the floor in multipurpose room (boxes of books and agendas). Observed storage on the floor in gymnasium storage closet.
Jan 12, 2018 90 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Deducted for the Following:
7. Observed several items stored on the floor in the storage closet near cafeteria, the book room on the first floor and the computer room 104.
**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Mr. Washington was present during inspection.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −20
Observed urinal out of order on second floor boys' restroom on 8th grade hallway. Observed chipped toilet in boys' restroom on 7th grade hallway. Needs to be repaired.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −30
Observed loose faucet in boys restroom on 8th grade hallway. Observed sink in need of recaulking in girls' restroom near stairwell on first floor near cafeteria. Observed automatic water faucet only staying on for 5 seconds in boys' locker room. Time needs to be extended to at least 15 seconds.
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed several water stained ceiling tiles during inspection in various places including hallways and classrooms on both first and second floor.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed light shield hanging and the blinds in need of repair in the media center. Observed missing light shield in boys restroom on the 7th grade hallway. Observed dust build up on vent cover in girls restroom near cafeteria and boys locker room.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Feb 22, 2016 90.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: (NO POINTS DEDUCTED)
#3 Observed water fountain soiled around base on 7th grade hall, with another water fountain out of order on same hall. Keep water fountains clean and with adequate pressure.
#8 Observed bad leak present from ceiling A/C unit in room 405. Water dripping collecting on floor. A/C unit in need of servicing.
Observed A/C vent rusting in womens staff restrom RR800
Mr. Washington present during inspection.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −35
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed girls RR800 wall peeling.
Observed toilets throughout school soiled, clogged, and or with paper items present in bowl. Urinals and commodes in need of cleaning.
Observed toilet out of order in girls 7th grade restroom.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −30
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed the laminate sin counter was damaged in boys RR800
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed some restroom sinks faucets were no functioning properly (push faucet run for less than 15 seconds)
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in Media Center, 211, dance room, with baseboard peeling in dance room.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 4, 2015 90.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: John Washington (head custodian) was present during the inspection.#3 - Observed the water fountain was leaking in the girls locker room. **Keep all drinking fountains in good repair.#8 - Observed a wall heater vent cover was not secure and had peeling paint in the 200 hall girls restroom. **Keep all ventilation equipment in good repair.#11 - Observed a low area behind mobile restroom RR800 with standing water, and very muddy. **Correct grading so that area does not hold water.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −30
A: Repeat Non-compliance - Observed wall damage in the boys restroom (RR800), the door was dirty in boys RR800, and wall damage in the girls restroom (RR800).**Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
A: Observed the laminate sin counter was damaged in boys RR800, a wall mounted soap dispenser was broken in 200 hall girls, and some restroom sinks faucets were no functioning properly (push faucet run for less than 15 seconds. **Adjust fixtures so that the water runs for at least 15 seconds. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).B: Observed no paper towels in boys RR800, and boy 200 hall restroom had no soap. **Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed the floors in the boys and girls locker room were not clean and in need of re-painting, the wall was dirty and the door frame with flaking paint in room 401 (6th grade), the barrier wall/ramp between building with chipping paint, the media center carpet with dark stains, a ceiling tile with mold in the Dance room, water damaged (wet)ceiling tiles thoughout the campus (rm 107, gym hall, 100 hall, dance room)**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Apr 21, 2014 90.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: John Washington was present during the inspection.#8 - Observed the vent cover was removed in rhe accessible shower room, and some vents in the gym were bnroken. **All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).#11 - Observed ant piles in the grassy area between 6th grade building and the mobile units.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −35
A) Observed the walls were damaged in RR800 boys restroom, the stall door was not secure in the 6th grade boys restroom, and the stall partition had rust in the teachers lounge womens restroom.**Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).B) Observed a toilet with urine on the toilet base in the 2nd floor boys restroom, a toilet was soiled in the gym boys restroom, and several toilets bowls were stained in the 2nd floor boys and girls restrooms.**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
A) Observed the push faucet sinks with short run times in 6th grade girls and the girls locker room, a sink not working in RR800 girls, and the sink counter top wit missing laminate in RR800 boys.**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).B) Observed no soap in the gym hall girls restroom, and RR800 boys.**Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles throught the campus: Gym hall, Gym girls accessible shower room, MC467, 2nd floor hallway, and classroom 223.**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed the stage in the multi-purpose room with books stored on the floor, and severa book rooms with boxes of books ont he floor. **All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALBEMARLE ROAD MIDDLE” or State ID 2060440002). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.