98.5/ 100
BRIARWOOD ELEMENTARY
1001 WILANN DR, Charlotte, NC 28215
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440019
Latest result98.5 / 100
Last inspectedNov 25, 2025
Inspections on record11
On record sinceMay 29, 2014
Score history
May 29, 2014Higher is betterNov 25, 2025
Inspections & violations
Nov 25, 2025 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Custodian, Mr. Jim, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
kibibi.cunningham@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)
patriciab.adams@cms.k12.nc.us (Head Custodian)
#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
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 ceiling in both girls and boys restroom on level 2 located closet to stairwell. Clean.
Jan 29, 2025 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
6. Observed one ceiling tile in room 129A.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 26, 2024 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 10, 2023 97 / 100 · 1 violation
#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
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 aerosol Lysol cans stored in reach of children in several classrooms throughout school building.
*NOTE: Head Custodian Mr. Luke was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him at: lucas1.whetstone@cms.k12.nc.us and Principal: betha.marshall@cms.k12.nc.us
Dec 16, 2021 99 / 100 · 1 violation
#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 on the floor in workroom in library, music storage closet, art room storage closet, and other sporadic storage closets throughout school building. EHS advises school to get storage off the floor or to arrange it in such a way that allows for adequate cleaning.
*NOTE: Ms. Pat was present during time of inspection, report emailed to her, Principal, and head custodian at the following: patriciab.adams@cms.k12.nc.us;betha.marshall@cms.k12.nc.us; lucas1.whetstone@cms.k12.nc.us
Jan 20, 2021 92.5 / 100 · 2 violations
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −40
Observed light shield hanging in room 18. Observed light shield cracked in PreK building (room 1A).
**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 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −35
Observed debris items (tables, desks) stored around dumpster area.
**The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Observed dead bugs underneath the handwashing sink in rooms 2 and 4.
**There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Mar 4, 2019 91.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS DEDUCTED
(#11) Premises drained (no standing water); Observed play ground enclosures under water in need of repair.
(#11) Proper vector treament; Observed residential roach/bug killer in cabinet inside classroom, Ensure work orders are placed for pest management.
Head Custodian on site during inspection
(GREAT IMPROVEMENT OBSERVED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS)
#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
REPEAT
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed numerous loose toilet seats within school in need of tightening.
#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 large area of ceiling inside media center, damaged by water leak from roof in need of immediate repair.
#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
REPEAT
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 chemicals accessible in all classrooms in need of proper storage.
Sep 14, 2017 80.5 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Mr. Jim was present during inspection.
NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING:
#7 - Observed cleaning needed on the floor in the storage closet on the 4th and 5th grade hallway. Observed paper products being stored on the floor in the outside storage closet off of the main building. **Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. **All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed water fountains on the first grade hallway with low water pressure. Observed water fountain on the 4th and 5th grade hallway with significant build-up in need of cleaning.
**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).
**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) −40
Observed cleaning needed near the base of walls in restrooms. Observed cleaning or fresh paint needed on bathroom walls under light switches, where there is build-up of hand prints. Observed brown splatter on bathroom wall in kindergarten building classroom #20. Observed loose toilet seats in boys and girls bathrooms in room #4 on first grade hallway and first grade girls gang bathroom. Observed missing screw caps on the base of toilets throughout.
**Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
**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) −50
Observed cleaning needed in room #4 hand sink on first grade hallway. Observed caulking needed on several bathroom hand sinks throughout buildings. Observed no paper towels present at multiple hand sinks including classroom #4 (first grade), #16 (4th and 5th), boys mobile unit bathroom, and jammed paper towels in boys media center bathroom. Observed heavy build-up under faucets in girls gang bathroom on 4th and 5th hallway. Observed cleaning needed in room #16 classroom hand sink.
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
**Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dusty vents in bathrooms and classrooms throughout. Observed light bulb out in girls bathroom in classroom #4. Observed light shields collecting dead bugs throughout buildings.
**Lighting and ventilation shall be provided and installed as required by the N.C. State Building Code. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (a).
**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 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −45
Observed trash accumulation on ground between walkways and mobile unit buildings. Observed several classrooms with disinfectant wipes and aerosol containers within reach of children.
**The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
**Waste material, unnecessary articles, rubbish, litter, or garbage shall not be allowed to accumulate on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
**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).
Mar 18, 2016 82 / 100 · 5 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed water fountains throughout kindergarten building and 5th grade building collecting residue.
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) −60
Observed walls in RR981 boys and girls damaged, floors damaged in boys.
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −30
Observed hand sinks in classrooms throughout facility collecting residue. Observed pitted hand sink faucets throughout. Observed RR981 girls counter top damaged, loose and moves by touch. Observed sinks displaced, not centered in holes leaving gaps around outside, in girls, boys counter top not completely sealed, absorbent.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dusty vents throughout.
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 · 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 stored within reach in cafeteria including disinfectant cleaner.
The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Nov 19, 2014 79.5 / 100 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: #5b Observed no soap present in 1 girls restroom located main hall. Soap shall be provided at all times. **Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).#7 Observed coats and jackets on floor room 14 main hall, book bags on floor in room 16. Items shall be kept off 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.#11 Observed several items of trash scattered around base of dumpster and under wooden stairs. Observed stairs turned backwards and a piece of plywood nailed down from platform to top of stairs with exposed underside causing potential for board to crack and staff member fall and get injured. Remove board and utilize other means of discarding trash from backdoor platform. Mr. Armstrong was present during inspection.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed water fountains throughout facility down hallways and in class rooms collecting pink residue, calcium build up either on nozzle, plastic protective cover, base or drain basin. Water fountains shall be cleaned frequently. **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) −70
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed loose toilet seats in room #2, 5(both), Girls & Boys restroom near room #11 with several toilet seats with urine present on top sides. Repeat Non Compliance: Observed multiple bathrooms with puddles collecting around floor drain, urine on floor Observed paper towels, toilet paper found on bathroom floors with strong urine smell throughout facility. Observed water on floor from toilet leak in room 5 down right side long hall. **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).**Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed counter top in Boy's modular restroom in disrepair. Surface is starting to "wave" and become detached from counter. Observed sink at same counter top not sitting flush with counterand rust collecting around topside of bowl and faucet. Observed 1 spring loaded faucet not properly working in Boy's gym restroom. **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 on Main hall, MC450, Gym Hall, outside modular #2 next to Art room, long hallway on right side of building and throughout. Observed some ceiling tiles displaced, sagging or damaged with ceiling ripping in men's staff modular restroom. Observed modular boys, girls, and women's staff restroom walls in disrepair.Observed black residue present on modular walls in water fountain room.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed plastic light covers missing in MC169, MC1130, Art room & 11 on right side long hall way next to front office. Observed black residue collecting on modular bathroom vents, and ventilation system in classrooms & modular classrooms in need of cleaning. **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 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed aerosol sprays,Febreeze disinfectant wipes, white o and other hazardous chemicals present within reach of 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).
May 29, 2014 82.5 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 8. -Observed blinds in disrepair in room 16.-Observed broken window in the media center.All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).Mr. Kalonji present.
#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) −55
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed loose toilet seats in multiple restrooms.Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).-Observed puddles on multiple boy's restroom floors with strong urine smell in the restrooms. Also a few restroom floors collecting paper towels.Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −40
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed no soap and/or paper towels in room 3 restroom, boy's restroom on main hall, boy's restroom by the media center, and Ms. Leide's kindergarten room.-Observed loose handsink faucet in room 3 restroom.-Observed a broken paper towel dispenser in the girl's restroom on main hall.-Observed faucet missing on one of the boy's restroom handsink by media center.Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).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
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed water stained/damaged ceiling tiles in classes, gym storage room, and hallways.-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed broken floor tiles in the kindergarten building, and room 16.-Observed stained carpet in the media center, and the kindergarten building.-Observed baseboards separating from the wall in room 16.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) −20
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed multiple storage rooms in classes and the gym with items stored on the floor. Organize items to facilitate cleaning.All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#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
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed aerosol sprays and cleaners stored unlocked within the reach of children in room 20, in an unlocked cabinet in the common area in the kindergarten building, and children unsupervised in the custodial closet (when chemicals are being stored) in the gym filling up water balloons in the mop sink.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).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BRIARWOOD ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060440019). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.