97/ 100
MATTHEWS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
2724 MARGARET WALLACE RD, Matthews, NC 28105
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440017
Latest result97 / 100
Last inspectedAug 26, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMar 12, 2014
Score history
Mar 12, 2014Higher is betterAug 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 26, 2026 97 / 100 · 1 violation
#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 peeling ceiling in the mobile entrance. Observed stained ceiling in the Art room and the 5th grade classroom. REPEAT.
Aug 25, 2025 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points deducted:
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed build up in art room toilet.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed essential oils and wipes labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” stored accessible to children in one kindergarten classroom. Needs to be stored to avoid health hazards as directed on manufacturer
#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 ceiling damage in the modular. Needs repair.
Sep 12, 2024 97 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Peter Lovelace was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to head of school and office manager at the following:
bparker@bbcscolts.com
Sboling@matthewschristian.org
#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
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 absorbent ceiling tiles in boys and girls restrooms located on upper level of main building.
Aug 17, 2023 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #11. There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Observed dead insects inside of shower room floor located in gym.
*NOTE: Derrick Brennemon was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
bparker@bbcscolts.com
#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
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed 1 toilet out of order in girls restroom located in gym 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 1 stained ceiling tile outside of PreK restroom. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replaced.
Mar 16, 2022 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: #3-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 fountains on bottom floor with too high water pressure and splattering onto floor.
Ms. Michelle Clark 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
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 exterior wall in boy's bathroom bubbling, middle floor. Usually block needs resealing.
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed loose toilet seat in girl's bathroom, top floor.
#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. Repeat: Observed stained carpeting throughout. Stained ceiling tiles in hallway to kitchen. Missing baseboard hallway outside art room.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). Observed cracked window in art room. Needs to be replaced.
Jan 25, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
-Observed stained ceiling tiles down the cafeteria hallway. Repair issue and replace tiles.
-Observed carpet fraying in some classes at seams.
-Observed carpet stained in the 6-12 grade class. Clean.
-Observed chipping paint around some window sills in classes & on the walls in the 3/4 year old boy's restroom. Repaint.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jan 11, 2019 93 / 100 · 3 violations
#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
-Observed absorbent and/or stained ceiling tiles in the restrooms. Provide non-absorbent tiles.
-Observed the stall walls rusting in the choir room boy's 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).
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed items stored on the floor in classroom closets. Organize items to meet the rule.
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
-6. NO POINTS DEDUCTED: Observed stained or missing ceiling tiles in rooms several rooms/halls/storage. Replace.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
-Observed cleaners, aerosol sprays, disinfectant wipes, etc stored in unlocked cabinets within reach of the children- rooms L2 and E2.
-Observed a custodial closet (containing chemicals) unlocked.
Store out of reach of the children.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
*Report emailed to Jack Heybore (which was present): jheybore@bbcscolts.com
Sep 7, 2017 95 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed mouth piece of water fountain in gum broken (near cafeteria).
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#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
Observed tissue/paper towels on floor in gorls room (upper).
Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in Gym in front of cafeteria.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Sep 1, 2016 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed wall damage in ladies room on bottom floor. Observed ceiling cracking and peeling in Gym. Ceilings must be smooth and nonabsorbant.
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 dust on vents in top floor restrooms, class E1, science lab restrooms, and Gym ladies 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 11, 2016 94 / 100 · 3 violations
#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
Observed: Non approved ceilings in the upper and lower level restrooms.
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed: Water stained ceiling tiles in halls and classrooms.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Observed.: Hazardous items wihtin reach of students in classrooms and under restroom sinks.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
May 27, 2015 95.5 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 12, 2014 93 / 100 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MATTHEWS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY” or State ID 2060440017). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.