94.5/ 100
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL
500 BILMARK AV, Charlotte, NC 28213
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440315
Latest result94.5 / 100
Last inspectedSep 23, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceJun 5, 2014
Score history
Jun 5, 2014Higher is betterSep 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 23, 2026 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: During the inspection, an alarm was sounding in the outside boiler room, Room F143A. Per the head custodian, the alarm has been sounding since early September and produces a sound similar to a fire alarm. The head custodian stated that a work order has been submitted and that several individuals have responded to investigate the alarm; however, the alarm remains operational and continues to sound.
*NOTE: Head Custodian, Mrs. Williams, was present during the time of inspection. Report emailed to:
evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us
phillipj.johnson@cms.k12.nc.us
Bsc@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 on 6th, 7th, and 8th grade hallways.
#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 several hand drying devices not operating in restrooms sporadically throughout school building to include 6th and 7th grade hallway restrooms.
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap at handsink in boys restroom located on 8th grade hallway.
#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)
All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413(d). Per the head custodian, the dryer located in the sports laundry area is not operating. A work order has been submitted to have issue repaired. -General comment.
Sep 17, 2025 94 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian, Ms. Willams was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us (Head Custodian)
phillipj.johnson@cms.k12.nc.us (Principal)
#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 black build up to water fountain nozzles on 6th grade hallway. Clean.
#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
All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed door missing to toilet stall in girls locker room A104A. Observed 3 doors missing to toilet stalls located on girls 7th grade hallway. Repair. Observed shower wand broken in girls locker room A104A. Repair.
Jan 19, 2024 92 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed build up in water fountains on main 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) −15
Observed fixtures broken in science lab (C107).
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
Observed no soap in the boys restroom E-Hall
**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) −30
Observed several water stained ceiling tiles during the inspection: A112, A107, A119, A22, B110, Media Center, Faculty lounge, F108.
**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 chemicals within reach in classrooms during the inspection.
**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).
Oct 20, 2022 95 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#9. Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e). Observed equipment/supplies boys football locker room in need of detailed organizing.
All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed 1 shower fixture in girls locker room broken.
*NOTE: Custodian, Mrs. Foster was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to head custodian and principal at the following:
evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us
nemalk.patel@cms.k12.nc.us
Bernadetteb.foster@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 the drinking nozzles of water fountains sporadically throughout school building. Observed paint splattered in basin of water fountain in girls locker room.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −20
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap in boys restroom on 6th grade hallway and 1 dispenser out on 7th grade hallway boys restrooms (due to soap dispenser being broken by students according to custodian).
#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 boxes on the floor in teachers work room located in main office and boxes of paper on the floor in classroom near cafeteria.
Sep 24, 2021 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NO POINTS THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#5. 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).
Observed several restrooms throughout school building with broken soap dispensers. Per conversation with Head Custodian students have been tearing the soap dispensers off the wall (believed to be triggered by a Tik Tok video) and a work order has been submitted to have dispensers mounted back on wall.
*NOTE: Head Custodian Mrs. Jones was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and principal at the following:
evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us
nemalk.patel@cms.k12.nc.us
#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 several boxes of books storage on the floor in band room, in book storage room located inside of band room, and in teacher work room near main office.
Sep 2, 2020 98 / 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) −20
Observed live and dead insects in the locker rooms. Observed droppoings in the cabinets in the science lab.
**There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
May 14, 2019 89 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 6) Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. - Observed 2 damaged wall tiles in the big stalls of the boys bathrooms in the main hall and C121.
Observed water stains on the ceiling in the girl's restroom in D111.
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 a loose canister light in the ceiling in the girls varsity locker room.
#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 build up on the water fountains on the 6th grade hall. Needs to be cleaned at a higher frequency to reduce the accumulation of build up.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −40
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). - Observed no paper towels in boy's bathroom C121 and B120.
#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 a bottle of Lysol stored in reach of children in classroom E135.
Jan 12, 2018 93 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Issued for the Following:
5. Observed boys' restroom on the 7th grade hallway in need of paper towels.
**Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed water fountains with heavy build up on 6th, 7th, 8th grade hallway and on fountains near the gym. Needs to be cleaned at a higher frequency to reduce the accumulation of build up.
**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in room D15, Media Center and both girls' locker rooms. Observed paint chipping on wall in room B2. Needs to be repaired.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 1, 2016 93 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Ms. Williams 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) −20
Observed pitted/chipped toilet seats in 6th and 7th grade girls, girls main hall. Observed broken toilet seat in girls locker room.
Observed clogged toilet in 8th grade boys. Observed urine on floor in 7th grade boys restroom.
**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) −35
Observed soap dispenser not present in 6th grade hall boys, paper towels not present in girls locker room.
Observed 1 sink with short run time (8th grade boys). Provide 15 second run time for adequate hand wash.
**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).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tile located in media center, girls locker room, and in main hall near cafeteria.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jan 21, 2015 89 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 4. Observed loose toilet seats in 7th girls hall, 8th hall girls/boys. Observed waste cans in girls stall on floor in 6th grade girls restroom. 5. Observed handsink leaking in staff restroom on 6th grade hall way. 6. Observed 2 water stained ceiling tiles in media center near top corners. Observed baseboards underneath lockers peeling in corners. 8. Observed blinds dented in some classrooms. Note: Replace locks on hallway fire extinguishers.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed water fountains throughout facility that are either taped off out of order, damaged, or with low pressure. Observed broken water fountain head in boys varsity bathroom.**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).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −40
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed no paper towels in boys and girls 6th grade hall, girls 7th hall.**Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).
#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, aerosol sprays and cleaners stored within reach of children throughout facility.**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).
Jun 5, 2014 89.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 4. Observed missing stall door and others off the hinges in the girl's restroom on the 6th grade hall.Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).11. Observed adult restroom open on 6th grade hall with an aerosol can of disinfectant stored unlocked in it. Observed disinfectant wipes and aerosol spray stored accessible to the students in D2.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).Ms. Williams present.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed water fountains in hallways not operating and one by the Drama room missing knobs with wires hanging out.-Observed pink build up on or around the mouthpieces of the water fountains.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).-Observed high and/or low water pressure at water fountains throughout the halls.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).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −50
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed spring loaded water fountains that run less than 15 seconds. Ensure all spring loaded faucets run for a minimum of 15 seconds to facilitate proper hand washing.-Observed no paper towels in the boy's on the 6th & 7th grade halls and locker rooms. Some of these areas were missing the entire paper towel dispensers.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).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
-Observed water stained ceiling tiles in a few classes and hallways.Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440315). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.