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MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY
200 E MCDOWELL ST, Matthews, NC 28105
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440080
Latest result89 / 100
Last inspectedAug 27, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceDec 17, 2013
Score history
Dec 17, 2013Higher is betterAug 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 27, 2026 89 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: General Comments:
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed minor black build up in several water fountains.
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed one toilet out of order in girls outside bathroom. Needs repair.
EHS also visited the facility for a complaint of mold and smell in/around room C37. EHS and Lead Custodian visited the classroom and did recognize an irregular smell in the room and observed some paint peeling on the walls. The Lead Custodian there had been a bad leak in the classroom but that it had been repaired before school started this week.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
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 low pressure on water fountain outside room A36. Needs adjustment.
#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 2 sinks not operating in boys outside bathroom. Observed 1 sink not operating in girls bathroom outside A5. Observed sinks not operating in A18. 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 stained or missing ceiling tiles in B28, M-7, hall outside A12, cafeteria, and the gym. Observed stained ceiling in Boys outside bathroom. Observed floor damaged in girls mobile bathroom. Observed damage to walls in boys mobile bathroom. Observed peeling walls in C37. Observed hole in bathroom walls in
A18. Needs cleaning/repair. Check ceiling tiles for leaks and replace tiles. REPEAT.
#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 disinfectant wipes and cleaners labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” stored accessible to children in multiple classrooms. Needs to be stored as directed on manufacturer label to avoid health hazards. REPEAT.
Sep 10, 2025 90.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted:
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 one water fountain outside C36 with low pressure. Needs adjusted.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed hand dryers not operating in mobile bathroom. Observed one hand dryer not operating in boys first grade bathroom and girls A hall bathroom.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed outside boys bathroom with 2 sinks not operating. Observed girls mobile with one sink not operating. Observed A hall girls with 2 sinks leaking.
#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 A4, A6, A14, and B hall. REPEAT.
#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 chemicals stored accessible to children in multiple classrooms. Observed room A14 is used for storing chemicals and is accessible to students through connecting classrooms. Chemicals need to be stored inaccessible to children. REPEAT.
Oct 2, 2024 94 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Floyd, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following:
Floyda.jones@cms.k12.nc.us
P.crisp@cms.k12.nc.us
#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 within school building and some ceiling tiles missing. EHS advises school to ensure no active leaks are occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. Observed baseboard detached from wall on hallway leading to cafeteria. Per head custodian, building services purposely detached baseboards to ensure flooring was completely dry and will be reattaching soon.
#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 boxes of chemical cleaned and swifter jet mop with cleaning chemical attached to unit stored in reach of children in classroom A6. EHS advises school to store toxic chemicals according to manufactures guidance.
Sep 8, 2023 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: #4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed a few toilets out of order. Work order have been submitted, per head custodian, to have toilets repaired.
*NOTE: Head custodian, Mr. Al, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following:
P.crisp@cms.k12.nc.us
Floyda.jones@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 black build up inside of drinking fountain nozzles sporadically throughout school building.
#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 a few automatic handsinks not operating within school. Work orders have been submitted to have handsinks repaired, per head custodian. Observed laminate peeling/ damaged on counter tops in both boys/girls restroom in modular unit.
#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 floor tile chipping in girls restroom in last stall located in modular unit. Observed black removable baseboard in need of reattaching in boys restroom located in modular unit.
#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 some boxes of supplies/paper stored on the floor in teacher work spaces throughout school building.
May 4, 2022 93 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
5. Observed one of the two hand dryers not working in the restroom on A Hall. Needs to be repaired.
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (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 toilet in need of cleaning around the base in the restroom between rooms A7 and A9. Observed loose toilet seat in the restroom in room A6.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed water stained ceiling tiles on the A Hall, room A20 and the custodial closet. Observed wads of paper towels stuck the wall in the outside girls restroom.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jan 29, 2021 93 / 100 · 4 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) −20
Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c). O
Observed boy's modular bathroom with a large chunk of the flooring missing.
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed toilets and front of urinals throughout school need cleaning. More frequent cleaning is needed when lime scale is present.
#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 corroded fixtures throughout. Corroded fixtures are no longer easily cleanable.
#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.
#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 corroded metal window frame, B hall near staff bathrooms. Observed rusted wall vent covers. Observed stained ceiling tiles in modular classrooms near exterior walls.
Feb 8, 2019 94 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
REPEAT: Observed stained ceiling tiles (some have already turned black & pink), some ceiling tiles missing, some displaced and are about to fall (gym and hallway). These were located in each building- in classes and/or hallways. Repair leaks and replace the ceiling tiles.
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
REPEAT: Observed cleaners, aerosol sprays, nail polish remover, goo-gone, disinfectant wipes, bulk hand sanitizers, etc stored within reach of the children in cabinets below the sink, on low shelves, etc. Store on higher shelves.
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: lettyi.bonilla@cms.k12.nc.us & jessica1.blanchard@cms.k12.nc.us
Sep 18, 2017 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection led by Jamil Blackmon under supervision of Renada Ervin-Junious. Escorted by Pamela Gray
No Points Deducted:
5. Observed rust around sink in girls restroom in 3rd Grade Modular.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed stained and bulging ceiling tiles in gym near basketball goal. Observed cracked tile on hallway near media center and inside janitor's closet on the same hall. Observed stained ceiling tile and wall damage near water fountain in 3rd Grade Modular.
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 Lysol airfreshener in classrooms A11, A18, C39 and C40. Observed excessive amount of sanitizer in A11 and A15. Observed disinfectant wipes sitting out in A12 and A6 (3rd grade modular). Repeat.
Apr 18, 2016 92 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pam Gray was present during the inspection.
6. Observed one ceiling tile was wet from a leak in the main hallway. Observed a signifigant inprovelemt from the 2/1/16 inspection.**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
4. Observed the toilet was leaking in the art room, and a urinal was not in working order in 2nd/3rd grade hallway restrooms. **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed one water fountain with pink residue on the 5th grade building, and the water fountain in the cafeteria was not in working order.
**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (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-COMPLAICNE - Observed some most spring loaded push faucets with short run times. Adjust push faucets to run for
at least 15 seconds. Observed the sink fixtures (sink drains), a missing sink knob in the boys, and pipe covers on the wall were rusty on the outside restrooms.
**Sink fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#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 disinfectant wipes, rubbing alcohol and other hazardous items were stored in a low cabinet under the sink in room A16. Keep all hazardous products stored as instructed on product labels.
**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)
Feb 1, 2016 89 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pam Gray (custodian) was present during the inspection.
4. Observed one toilet was continuously running in the girls restroom (modular hall). **Keep all toilets in good repiar.
8. Observed the ceiling vent was dusty in the outside girls restroom, and a light was not working in the gym storage 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).
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed 3 water fountains with pink residue on C hall.
**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (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-COMPLAICNE - Observed some most spring loaded push faucets with short run times. Adjust push faucets to run for at least 15 seconds.
Observed the sink fixtures (sink drains), and pipe covers on he wall were rusty on the outside restrooms.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed several leaks and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the school.
Observed the walls in the gym in need of cleaning, and the baseboard missing/damaged.
Observed several displaced ceiling tiles in the gym (REPEAT).
Observed the stall partitions with chipping paint in the outside restrooms, the floor was not clean in room M4, and the floor was damaged in MC1197.
**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
REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed disinfectant wipes, disinfectrant aerosols and other hazardous items were stored on table tops, under sink, and in unlocked cabinets in several rooms/areas (A11, B32, A19, C40, A6, A8, M4, and the health room) Keep all hazardous products stored as instructed on product labels.
**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).
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