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CRESTDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
940 SAM NEWELL RD, Matthews, NC 28105
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440227
Latest result100 / 100
Last inspectedOct 22, 2025
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMar 24, 2014
Score history
Mar 24, 2014Higher is betterOct 22, 2025
Inspections & violations
Oct 22, 2025 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 20, 2024 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: #3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed 1 drinking fountain on 8th grade hallway in need of detailed cleaning. All other drinking fountains throughout school building were clean. -General comment.
#6 .Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed 1 stained ceiling tile on 6th grade hallway. -General comment.
*NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Sellers, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
rickyl.sellers@cms.k12.nc.us
Dylan.marshall@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)
#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 and walling in 7th grade boys group restroom.
Oct 25, 2023 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed 1 stained ceiling tile in teachers workroom located in media center. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling replaced.
*NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Sellers was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following: rickyl.sellers@cms.k12.nc.us
jennifer.schroeder@cms.k12.nc.us
#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 outside of cafeteria and 1 toilet out of order in girls restroom located on 6th grade hallway. Per head custodian work orders have been submitted to have toilets repaired.
Oct 26, 2022 98 / 100 · 1 violation
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dead insects in light shields during the inspection. Needs to be cleaned.
**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 10, 2021 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#8. 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 dead insects located within light shields throughout school building.
*NOTE: Head Custodian Mr. Sellers was present during time of inspection. Report was emailed to Head Custodian and Principal at the following:
rickyl.sellers@cms.k12.nc.us
jennifer.schroeder@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 drinking nozzles of water fountains located on 6th grade hallway.
#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 supplies stored directly on the floor in media center.
Oct 1, 2019 94 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#5. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no hand soap in girls restroom on 6th grade hall.
#6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed ceiling stains at the start of the 6th grade hallway. Observed ceiling stains in custodian supply room near gymnasium. EHS advises school to assure their are no active leaks within building.
#7. 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 books on the floor in media center storage closet.
#9. Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e). Observed shower facility in boys locker room being used for storage. EHS advises facility to remove storage to another area designated for storage.
*NOTE: Head Custodian Ricky Sellers was present during time of inspection. Inspection report emailed to principal at jennifer.schroeder@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 water fountains throughout school building with black build up inside. Clean.
#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 two loose toilet seats in girls restroom near cafeteria. Repair. Observed stains in a couple of toilet basins in boys restroom in gymnasium. Clean.
#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 dead insects inside of light shields throughout school building. Clean.
Mar 9, 2018 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Seneida Almonte (custodian) was present during the inspection.
NO POINTS WERE DEDUCTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
5. Observed one sink was not working in the boys 8th grade restroom, and a hand dryer was not working in the main hall girls restroom. **Keep all hand washing sinks and fixtures in good repair.
6. Observed a water/moisture stained ceiling tile on the 7th grade hall, and ceiling tiles were missing in the gym (3). **Keep all walls and ceilings in good repair.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed the water fountain mouth guards with pink residue in the girls and boys gym locker rooms.
**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
REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed the tile wall was damaged in the 7th grade boys 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).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed several lights were not working in the gyms locker room and locker room restroom, and lights were not working in the boys locker room showers. **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 spray paint on a cart with PE equipment in the gym, and other chemical hazards within reach of the students in some classrooms. Observed custodian closet door in boys restroom was left unlocked. **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 90.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Escorted by Seneida Almonte (custodian).
NO POINT DEDUCTION
3. Observed one water fountain with low water pressure on the 7th grade hall. **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).
9. Observed 2 lockers with litter/debris in the boys locker room. **Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e).
10. Observed litter on the ground at the dumpster area. **Keep dumpster area free of litter and debris.
11. Observed a container of disinfectant wipes was stored on a desk room 811 . Keep all hazardous products stored out of reach of the children as directed on product label. **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).
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
A: Observed the water fountain mouth spouts with pink residue in the boys and girls locker rooms. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
NOTE - Observed an overall improvement with the water fountains throughout the school.
#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
REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE - Observed the ceiling with moisture damage (from wet toilet paper) in the 8th grade boys restroom. Paint all restroom walls and ceilings with non-absorbant paint.
Observed the wall tile was broken behind a toilet in 7th grade boys accessible stall.
**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) −15
Observed one sink with very low water pressure in boys locker room restroom, and a hand dryer was not working in the girls 7th grade hall 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 damaged ceilings in several areas (girls locker room restroom, room 602 (mold), 6th grade hallway, 7th grade hallway (mold), and the 8th grade hallway).
Observed the carpet in the media center was rippled and unraveling in some area.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jan 21, 2015 90 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Escorted by Seneida Almonte (custodian). Report accepted/signed by Lorinda Bagley (principal's secretary)
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
A: Repeat Non-Compliance - Observed several water fountains throughout the school with pink residue on the mouth spouts.**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) −45
A: Repeat Non-Compliance - Observed the boys restroom ceiling with water damaged from wet toilet paper. **Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).**Note: Piant all restrooms walls and ceilings with non-absorbent paint.Observed toilet seats were loose in the boys main hall restroom, a hand dryer was not working in 6th grade boys restoom, and an accessible toilet chair in the 7th grade hall "EC" restroom was soiled beheath the seat. **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) −15
Observed water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the building (most were newly damaged from active leaks).**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
Repeat Non-Compliance - Observed the ventilation system was very dusty in the gym.**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Mar 24, 2014 91 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Shon Byers (custodian) was present during the inspection.#3a - Observed the drinking water fountains had pink residue in the 700 hall and the fountains were not working on the 600 hall. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).#5a - Observed the sink was not working in boys 800 hall restroom. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).#10 - Observed the dumpser lids were left open. Keep lids closed. **Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved by the Department, shall be provided for the storage of solid waste. 15A NCAC 18A .2414 (a).***Observed an ice machine used for ice water and sports injuries had a condensation tube running directly into a drain pipe. **Provide indirect drainage for ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.***
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed the water fountains with low pressure in the 800 hall, and in the boys 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).
#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
Repeat non-compliance: Observed the ceiling with water damage from wet toilet paper in boys 800 hall 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).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed the ceiling (near vents) with accumulated dust in the music room, a basebaoard was separating from the wall in the music room, the carpet was frayed at the seams in the media center, the walls were dirty in room 804, and the flooring throughout the building with black staining.**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 the ventilation in the gym with an accumulation of dust, and a light sheild was not secure in the gilrs 600 hall restroom.**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (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) −20
Repeat Non-complaince: Observed one 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).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CRESTDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440227). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.