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NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
1415 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440095
Latest result97 / 100
Last inspectedJun 4, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceJan 9, 2014
Score history
Jan 9, 2014Higher is betterJun 4, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 4, 2026 97 / 100 · 1 violation
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed water stained ceiling tile in room A103 and the hall near the cafeteria. Observed ceiling peeling in the girls restroom near the cafeteria.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Oct 22, 2024 93 / 100 · 2 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
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 drinking fountains with low water pressure on third floor of C building. Pressure needs to be increased. REPEAT.
#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 damaged and stained ceiling tiles in several rooms throughout school building. Observed damaged floor tiles and wall edging in hall of B building. Observed water damage on first floor of main building outside staff bathroom. Needs repair.
Oct 2, 2023 92 / 100 · 3 violations
#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 drinking fountains with low water pressure on third floor of C building. Pressure needs to be increased.
#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 damaged and stained ceiling tiles in several rooms throughout school building. Observed damaged floor tiles and wall edging in hall of B building. Needs 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
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 aerosols and cleaning chemicals left in areas accessible to student throughout the building. Aerosols and other hazardous chemicals shall be stored to avoid health hazards.
Feb 16, 2022 95 / 100 · 2 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 tiles inside gymnasium building (front entrance area); in need of repair.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −20
REPEAT
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 floor throughout classrooms throughout school.
Apr 21, 2021 97.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed some toilets with staining/rings, likely due to the age of toilets. Per conversation with head custodian stains/rings will not come out. No points deducted as all toilets and urinals checked during time of inspection were clean and 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 stained ceiling tile outside of gymnasium.
#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 several boxes of paper stored on the floor in library.
Oct 4, 2019 96 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
-Observed peeling paint on doors and door frames in the older buildings and the 3rd floor restroom at the window. Repaint.
-Observed cobwebs and dead bugs in the corners of the band storage room by E104. Clean.
Repeat: Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
*NOTE: Some of the toilets and urinals have stains/rings due to their ages. Stains/rings will not come out.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed items stored on the floor in the Theater storage room. Items need to be organized so that the floor can be seen and cleaned. Follow the rule below.
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Ms. Tina present during the inspection. Report emailed to: christina.sadler@cms.k12.nc.us & m.sears@cms.k12.nc.us
May 17, 2018 86 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Jonathan King (head custodian) was present during the inspection.
NO POINTS WERE DEDUCTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
7. Observed supplies were stored on the floor in the C building storage closets 3rd floor (leading to D building) and C building 1st 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.
9. Observed a shower head with pink residue in the girls locker room. **All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d).
11. Observed disinfectant wipes were stored within reach of children in room C309. **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). Keep all hazardous products stored out of reach of children as directed on product labels.
#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 were not working in the girls locker room, and cafeteria boys restroom. (REPEAT)
**Observed an improvement from the 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
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed the toilets in the B Building were heavily stained and bowls no longer smooth and easily cleanable (REPEAT). Other toilets throughout the school with dark rings of staining. Observed a toilet seat was not secure in the accessible restroom stall in D building 3rd floor girls. Observed very wide cracks/separation of caulk at the wall joints in E building 2nd floor restrooms.
#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 of 3 sinks were not working and the only remaining sink with very slow trickle of water in D building 3rd floor boys restroom, some of the push faucet sink fixtures had very short run times. **Adjust all push faucet sink fixtures so water runs for at least 15 seconds.
#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 floor damage in some classrooms (C308, C309), the carpet floor heavily worn/soiled and in need of replacing in the E building (corridors, band room, sewing room), the stadium seating floor edge (trim) was in disrepair in the new auditorium, a wall missing baseboards in room C205, several active/wet ceiling leaks throughout the school (D316, B building hallway at wall (rust stains), cafeteria, A102, D building hallway 3rd floor, and D building hallway 2nd floor (near D204).
NOTE: Observed a very strong damp/mildew odor upon entering the gym building.
#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 the ventilation in the gym was very dusty, lights were not working in several areas (girls locker room, boys locker room (3), cafeteria girls restroom), the window blinds were damaged in chorus #1, a light shield was broken and not secure in RR611 boys, and the light no lighting was present at the toilet stalls in the auditorium restrooms (0.1fc with light meter).
Apr 11, 2016 84.5 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −60
Observed water pressure too high on water fountains throughout different building on different halls and water from fountains splashing onto the floor. Observed water fountain in dressing/locker rooms not operating. Adjust water pressure on water fountain. Repair water fountain in dressing/locker room. Clean water fountain in locker/dressing room.
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) −35
Clean walls and ceiling throughout in bathrooms. Patch holes in wall in bathrooms. Clean toilets throughout where needed. Replace stained toilet seats in bathrooms in B building. Replace blown light bulbs in light fixtures throughout in bathrooms or repair light fixtures throughout in bathrooms(boys and girls). Wipe/clean stall fixtures in bathrooms. Clean floors behind and beside toilets.
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).
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 short run time on spring loaded faucet fixture in girls and boys bathrooms on D hall. Observed hand washing sink not operating in boys and girls bathroom in outside modular unit bathrooms. Repair hand washing sinks in modular unit. Clean area around faucet fixtures on hand washing sinks.
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
Repair roof leaks and leaks around windows in classrooms, storage room and hallway area. Replace water stained ceiling tiles once leaks have been repaired. Repair leak in hallway area in Bbuilding. Tightly secure loose rubber cove base moulding in B building. Clean carpet throughout in rooms in E building. Repair roof leak in gym lobby area and repaint ceiling. Monitor flaking paint on ceiling in cafeteria area and repaint. Replace missing door sweep on base of exit doors to eliminate gaps along base of doors. Replace missing and damaged floor tiles in hallway area throughout in different buildings. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. General Comment: #8. Monitor rusting light fixture in MC161. Recommend repainting light fixture in room. Mr. Russell present at time of inspection.
Sep 15, 2014 84.5 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed water pressure on water fountain near C302 too high. Water is spilling onto the floor. Lower water pressure on water fountain so water is just beyond mouth guard on water fountain. Observed missing handle on water fountain near cafeteria, damaged handle on water fountain in E hall and water fountain not working in girls locker room. Replace missing and damaged handle on water fountain and repair water fountain in girls locker room.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) −70
Observed ceiling in restroom soiled with toilet paper. Clean toilet paper from ceiling. Observed men wall urinal soiled on interior of urinals. Observed loose toilet seats in girls bathroom near C308. Tighten loose toilet seats.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) −15
Observed hand sink not working in bathroom near D103. Repair hand sink in bathroom.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 water stained ceiling tiles throughout in different classrooms and microbial growth on ceiling tile in media center. Repair any and all roof leaks then replace water stained ceiling tiles. Observed water spots on light shield over light fixture in health education room. Monitor light fixture and ceiling around light fixture for any roof leaks and repair if needed. Observed gap along corner of wall in lobby area of gymnasium. Caulk/seal gap along corner of wall. Touch-up paint throughout hallway and classrooms where needed. Observed base of wall on lower floor of main building protruding. Continue to monitor protruding wall and repair if needed. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Mr. Turner present at time of inspection.
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