94/ 100
CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY
21126 CATAWBA AV, Cornelius, NC 28031
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440034
Latest result94 / 100
Last inspectedMar 23, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceOct 27, 2014
Score history
Oct 27, 2014Higher is betterMar 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Mar 23, 2026 94 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- Head of custodian: Rebecca Strang present during inspection.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
REPEAT
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed soiled (black buildup) on water fountain spouts throughout the school building. Detail cleaning needed all around surfaces, crevices, and spouts. Keep clean. Observed missing push handle of fountains at the end of hallway by the gym, cover with black duck tapes at the handles. Repair needed. Keep all water fountains clean and in good repair. Points remain the same at this time.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −40
REPEAT
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed hand dryers in one of the restrooms are not working. Ensure to keep all fixtures in good repair.
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no paper towels available at any students hand sink throughout the school building. PIC stated they are in back order. Ensure to provide paper towels or hand drying devices for proper hand washing at anll sinks anytime.
Mar 3, 2025 96 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
No point deduction:
#4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed “out of order” sign posted at a door one of the toilet in girl restroom 1st and 2nd grade hallway. Repair needed. Keep all toilet fixtures in good repair.
#6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed several water stain on ceiling tiles in 4th and 5th grade hallway. Work order had been placed.
- Head of custodian: Rebecca strang present during inspection
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
REPEAT
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).- Observed soiled (black buildup) on water fountain spouts throughout the school. Detail cleaning needed all around surfaces, crevices, and spouts. Keep clean. Observed missing push handle of fountains at the end of hallway by the gym, cover with black duck tapes at the handles. Repair needed. Keep all water fountains clean and in good repair. Points remain the same at this time.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −20
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed disrepair faucet at one of hand sinks in boy restroom by custodian closet. Observed a gap between wall and hand sink in boy restroom by the gym. Repair needed. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no paper towel available at any of the dispensers in both boy and girl restroom 1st and second grade hallway. According to head of custodian, children put the paper towel in the toilet bowl and cause major plumbing issues. So they would dry their hands in their classrooms. EHS suggests to install hand dryers for hand drying in these restrooms hallway. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks for proper hand washing at all time.
Mar 19, 2024 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
Head custodian: Rebecca S present during inspection.
#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 water fountains throughout the facility need better cleaning and keep clean. Observed duck tape on two water fountains at the end of hallway by the gym. Need to keep in good 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 damaged floor on 3th grade hall way by the cafeteria. Observed water stained on ceiling tiles in 1st, 3th/4th/5th grades hall way. Check if there is no active leaks, repair/replace the ceiling tiles.
Jan 25, 2023 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#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 bugling ceiling tile with minor stained in classroom 218. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced where needed throughout school building.
*NOTE: Head custodian, Rebecca, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and Principal at the following: jessica.holbrook@cms.k12.nc.us
Rebeccaq.strang@cms.k12.nc.us
Sep 24, 2021 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
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 multiple classrooms left unlocked with cleaners / aerosols left accessible; store behind lock and key when not in use per manufactures specs. CDI all hazardous items properly stored behind lock and key during inspection.
Feb 18, 2021 97 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
REPEAT
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in need of replacing and repair inside (Media center, girls group restroom (long hall)). Half points deducted due to improvement.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −15
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 custodian closet left open with numerous chemical products left accessible (note:) students on site during inspection. CDI closet locked to prevent chemicals from being accessible.
Sep 20, 2019 91 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed water fountains with areas of rust where outside surfaces are peeling off in need of repair.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
REPEAT
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed walls damaged inside classrooms in need of touch-up painting (#108).
#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 numerous classrooms having storage directly on floor in need of proper storing to facilitate cleaning.
Oct 22, 2018 92 / 100 · 3 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
REPEAT
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed water damaged ceiling tile in hallway near custodian office; inside PE teachers office in need of replacing. (staff stated that leak was fixed once new roof was installed).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
REPEAT
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 rusty vents in hallway bathrooms in need of replacing.
#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 stored accessible to children, not in use in all classrooms in need of proper storage.
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
#3
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed water fountains having rusty areas on surfaces in need of replacing / repair in hallways.
Oct 25, 2017 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#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 throughout school. Observed dusty ceiling tiles in cafeteria.
#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 air conditioners in classrooms throughout building with rust build up on vents.
#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 several classrooms with chemicals out and reachable to children.
Feb 1, 2016 92.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Observed odor in speech room next to media center. Dehumidifier installed in room. Recommend building facility maintenance look into potential causes of the musty odor.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed drinking fountains at gym 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) −15
Observed non-absorbent ceiling tiles in teachers restroom next to health office restroom.
Observed wall damaged in cafeteria restroom around toilet.
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) −30
Repeat non-compliance: Observed hand sink faucet in 302, leaking. Observed damaged finish on hand sinks faucets in restrooms and classrooms throughout facility.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed dust collecting on floor in book storage room.
Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Oct 27, 2014 90.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 8. Observed dusty HVAC vent in room 301.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. Harris present during inspection.
#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 low pressure on cold side of girls restroom on hall leading to media center. Observed hand sinks collecting residue in room 302. Observed pitted hand sinks and hand sinks with finish damaged in hall restrooms and in classroom hand sinks throughout.Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −15
Observed cabinet blocking shower in nurse office restroom.Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a).
#10 · SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved type 20*; clean and in good repair 20#; empties as needed, properly disposed of 40# (.2414) −20
Repeat non-compliance: Observed holes at bottom of both dumpers.Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved by the Department, shall be provided for the storage of solid waste. 15A NCAC 18A .2414 (a).
#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 including aerosol sprays and disinfecting wipes in classrooms and in nurse office restroom.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 “CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060440034). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.