96.5/ 100
J H GUNN ELEMENTARY
7400 HARRISBURG RD, Charlotte, NC 28215
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440293
Latest result96.5 / 100
Last inspectedSep 17, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 25, 2014
Score history
Apr 25, 2014Higher is betterSep 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 17, 2026 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Head Custodian was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
jean.woko@cms.k12.nc.us (Head Custodian)
dana.richards@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)
#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 heavy black build up to 1 drinking fountain nozzle located outside of group restroom on level 2 of school building. Clean.
#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 a few minor stained ceiling tiles throughout school building to include media center.
Sep 25, 2025 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #5. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed 1 handsink out of order in girls restroom located on “A hallway”. Per head custodian a work order has been submitted to have issue repaired.
*NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Jean, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
jean.woko@cms.k12.nc.us (Head Custodian)
dana.richards@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)
#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 1 water fountain with heavy black build up inside drinking nozzle located on “B hallway”. Clean.
#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 media center work room. Observed minor stained ceiling tiles sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
Sep 17, 2024 94 / 100 · 3 violations
#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 washing sink not working in the girls restroom on A-Hall.
**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) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in room C1 and Media Center.
**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 droppings in rooms B2 and B4.
**There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Observed disinfectant wipes stored within reach of children in rooms A7 and B8.
**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).
Sep 21, 2023 95.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
8. Observed dead insect in the light shield in room E7.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (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 toilet out of order in the boys restroom on D hall. Observed base of toilet in need of cleaning in the boys restroom on C hall.
**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 paint peeling in room D1. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in rooms E7, E11 and multipurpose room storage closet. Observed floor in need of sweeping in electrical closet on D hall.
**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) −15
Observed several chairs and desks stored out back near the cafeteria hall. Needs to be cleaned.
**Waste material, unnecessary articles, rubbish, litter, or garbage shall not be allowed to accumulate on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Observed droppings in the cabinet in rooms D10 and C2.
**There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Jan 3, 2023 88 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#11. 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). Observed litter/debris on rear playground and under/surrounding walkway to mobile units.
*NOTE: Head Custodian Mr. Jean, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following: jean.woko@cms.k12.nc.us
P478@cms.k12.nc.us (Dana Pecarro)
#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 water pressure low at water fountain located outside of gym.
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed detailed cleaning needed to water fountain nozzles/guards throughout school building.
#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
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).Observed detailed cleaning needed to outside of toilet basins in gang restrooms located on A and B hallways. Observed detailed cleaning needed to toilets located in outside mobile units. Observed 1 urinal in boys restroom on B hallway out of order and 1 urinal in boys mobile restroom out of order.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed 1 nozzle of spring loaded faucet broken to handsink located in boys mobile restroom. Observed 1 handsink not operating in girls restroom located on A hallway.
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no paper towels/hand drying device located in outside boys mobile restroom. Observed no paper towels in girls restroom on B hallway (head custodian supplied paper towels to hand sink during time of inspection).
#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 tile chipping/missing in boys mobile restroom. Observed chucks of wall plaster missing in both girls and boys mobile restrooms. Observed baseboard peeling from wall in boys mobile restroom. Observed markings on walls in restrooms sporadically throughout school building. Observed a couple minor stained ceiling tiles in school building.
Dec 20, 2021 96 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION
#4. 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 ceiling tiles in outside mobile unit restrooms composed of popcorn texture material. EHS advises school to ensure ceiling material in restrooms are composed of non-absorbent material.
*NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Woko, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following:
jean.woko@cms.k12.nc.us
moniquey.davis@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 tile in library workroom. Observed minor stained ceiling tile sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
#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 storage on the floor in teacher workroom located in library and other teacher work areas throughout school building. EHS advises school to organize storage stored on floor in such a way that permits adequate cleaning.
Jan 26, 2021 94 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points were taken for the following:
7. Observed boxes stored on the floor in the storage closet on the second 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.
#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
Observed loose toilet seats in the girls' restroom on the second floor (B-Hall). Observed loose toilet in the boys restroom on the first floor (B-Hall). Observed toilet seat broken in the girls' restroom on the first floor (C-Hall).
**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 in rooms A-10, A-7, A-4 and Media Center. Observed baseboard coming apart from the wall in the boys restroom in unit R539.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Sep 11, 2019 91.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
5. Observed sink with short run time (less than 5 seconds) in the restroom in room C-16. Needs to be at least 15 seconds to prevent recontamination of hands during handwash.
**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) −55
Observed wall damage in the girls restroom in R539. Needs to be repaired.
**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 seats loose in the boys and girls restroom near the multi-purpose room. Observed loose toilet seats in the boys restroom on the C-hall.
**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 in room C-16, Music room, MC95 and MC1064. Ensure that leaks are not ongoing and replace water damaged tiles.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 2, 2018 93 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Issued for the Following:
7. Observed several items such as boxes and books stored on the floor in the storage closet on B Hallway.
**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
8. Observed dust build-up on ventilation cover in multi-purpose room. 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).
#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
Observed two loose toilet seats and a stained toilet seat the in boys restroom near the multi-purpose room. Observed two loose toilet seats in the girls restroom near the multi-purpose room. Observed loose toilet seat in girls restroom on A and B Hallway. Observed wall damage from busted pipe in boys restroom in R539. Observed wall peeling and base cove coming apart from the wall in girls restroom in R539.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
**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 water stained ceiling tiles on C Hallway, classroom C-2, connecting hallway to C Hallway and the Media Center. Observed stained ceiling tiles in girls restroom on C Hallway.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Apr 7, 2016 91 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: (NO POINTS DEDUCTED)
6. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in following areas: media center, main hall. Observed hole in floor of RR 539 boys in need of immediate repair, with hole in wall of girls RR539.
8. Observed lights out in RR539 in need of repair.
Mr. Ricks was present during inspection.
#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 located in girls main hall restroom near gym, A hall girls.
Observed paper towels, tissue paper on floor in bathrooms throughout facility.
**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) −35
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed paper towels not present in A boys and girls. Provide paper towels at all times. Improvement seen from previous inspection.
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed sinks with short run time in class room C7. Improvement seen from previous inspection.
**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).
May 21, 2015 88.5 / 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) −35
A - Observed the B hall boys restroom walls was dirty at entrance, the B hall girls ceiling with tissue residue, the wall was damaged in RR539 girls (REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE), and the wall near the urinals needs painting in RR539 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).B - Observed a toilet base was dirty in the B hall boys restroom, and some toilet seats were loose in the restrooms. **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).NOTE: R2 boys restroom is used for storage only.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
A - Observed one sink was not working in A Hall girls restroom, the sinks were not clean in R2 girls, the classroom sink was dirty in C9, the sink/counter laminate edge was missing in RR539 girls (REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE), and some push faucet sink fixtures with very shirt run times (REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE). **Adjust faucets so that the water runs for at least 15 seconds. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).B - Observed no soap at the hand washing sink in B Hall girls restroom, and no paper towels in A Hall boys restroom. **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) −15
•Observed the ceiling with water/moisture damage in room A2 (REPEAT NON-COMPLIANCE), and an active leak on the connecting hallway between A and C halls.**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 one classroom (C3) with disinfectant wipes stored in a low cabinet. **Keep all chemical hazards stored out of reach of children as directed 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).General Comment: Jerry Lisenby was present during the inspection.#3A - Observed pink residue on the mouth spout of the drinking fountain near the B Hall restroom. **Keep the mouth contact parts of the drinking fountain free of pink residue/chemical cleaner.
Apr 25, 2014 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Jerry Lisenby and Mark Thornton were present during the inspection.#11 - Observed one classroom with disinfectant wipes stored in a low cabinet. **Keep all chemical hazards stored out of reach of children as directed 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).#4B - Observed the mobile mens restroom(R2) is only used for storage, and the toilet seat was not secure in the A hall staff restroom. **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).***Observed an un-vaccinated/un-restrained puppy (2weeks old) was stored under the desk in the nurses office. ***Do not allow un-vaccinated pets/animals on the premises.
#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) Observed the toilet stall walls with rust in the girls restroom in the old gym building, the walls were damaged and had microbial growth in the boys mobile restroom (R539), the wall was water damaged in the girls mobile restroom (R539), the wall tile was missing/broken in the 2nd floor girls restroom, the ceiling was dirty in the boys A hall restroom, a ceiling panel was missing and the drop ceiling frame had rust in the 2nd floor boys restroom. (Full Points) **Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).C) Repeat Non-Complaince - Observed the floor was wet with urine in the C hall boys restroom. **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
A) Observed the sink counter with missing laminate and wood rot in the boys mobile restroom (R539), 3 of 4 sinks in the girls mobile restroom (R2) were not working and the push faucet with very short run time, and the sink knobs were missing in the 1st floor modified restroom (repeat non-compliance). **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) −15
Observed the acoustic panels at the ceiling in the gym with accumulated dust, the soffit with wood rot/water damage and the exterior walls of R2 with chipping paint, and water damaged ceiling panels in room A2 and the media center.**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) −10
Observed boxes of supplies were stored on the floor in the 1st floor modified restroom, and boxes of toilet paper were stored on the floor in the gym storage closet.**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.General Comment - Observed one custodian cart with paper supplies stored below chemicals and on bottom shelf. **Organize cart so that paper supplie (toilet paper and paper towels) are stored separate/above chemicals and mop water.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “J H GUNN ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060440293). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.