96.5/ 100
PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
805 SENECA PL, Charlotte, NC 28210
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440332
Latest result96.5 / 100
Last inspectedJan 29, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceNov 27, 2013
Score history
Nov 27, 2013Higher is betterJan 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 29, 2026 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
#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 various empty soap dispensers in girls and boys bathrooms throughout school. Observed hand dryer not operable in boys B hall bathroom. 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 in media center. Replace.
Feb 13, 2025 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted:
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed peeling toilet seat in girls bathroom outside of cafeteria. Repair/replace.
#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 one broken soap dispenser in B hall boys bathroom. Observed hand dryer not working in B hall girls bathroom. 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 in media center. Repair/replace.
Dec 8, 2023 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian, Ms. Watson, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and Principal at the following:
barbaraw.watson@cms.k12.nc.us
Natasha.pegram@cms.k12.nc.us
#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 some handsinks with short run times in restrooms sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to adjust spring loaded faucets run time to a minimum of 15 seconds to allot proper handwashing.
#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 tiles in custodial closet located on “C hallway” and in cafeteria. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
Sep 14, 2022 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#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 faucets with short run times.
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
Dec 3, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#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 seat peeling in the boys restroom on the B hall. Work order is in place.
**Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).
Feb 5, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Observed all of the push faucets inspected (in hall and class restrooms) with short run times. Regulate to provide a minimum of 15 second (20 seconds for Covid) run times to facilitate proper handwashing.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
Report emailed to: barbaraw.watson@cms.k12.nc.us & natashia.pegram@cms.k12.nc.us
Sep 6, 2019 94.5 / 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
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed two broken faucet at handwashing sink in ART room. Maintenance has a workorder in place for one faucet and will request another worker for the second one.
#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 storage room.
#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 hazardous sanitizer wipes, & disinfectant wipes, in classesroom C10 stored within reach of the children on shelf. Keep all hazardous items out of reach of the children or behind lock and key. ***REPEAT***
Mar 1, 2018 94 / 100 · 2 violations
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −30
Repeat: Observed the majority of the spring loaded faucets (inside classes and hall restrooms) staying on for only a few seconds. Regulate all spring loaded faucets so that they stay on for a minimum of 15 seconds to facilitate proper handwashing.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (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
Repeat: Observed hazardous items including but not limited to bulk hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, aerosol Lysol spray, etc in classes on each hall stored within reach of the children in low cabinets below handsinks, on teacher's desks, etc. Keep all hazardous items out of reach of the children or behind lock and key.
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 barbaraw.watson@cms.k12.nc.us & natashia.pegram@cms.k12.nc.us
Oct 7, 2016 95.5 / 100 · 2 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 the majority of the spring loaded faucets staying on for a few seconds. All spring loaded faucets must stay on for a minimum of 15 seconds to facilitate proper handwashing.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
-6. NO POINTS DEDUCTED: Observed a column in the gym in disrepair.
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 hazardous items including but not limited to bulk hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, cans of paint, etc in classes on each hall and the tv room in the media center. Keep all hazardous items out of reach of the children or behind lock and key.
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. Watson present during the inspection.
Report emailed to natashia.pegram@cms.k12.nc.us & barbaraw.watson@cms.k12.nc.us
Mar 11, 2016 97 / 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) −30
Observed hazardous/toxic items stored unlocked within reach of the children in A4, A9, B3, C120, and C8. Items included but not limited to liquid white out, goo-gone, cleaner sprays, aerosol air fresheners and Lysol, bulk amounts of sanitizers, and disinfectant wipes.
*Store all hazardous/toxic items out of reach of the children. If "out of reach" is not feasible, place the items behind lock and key.
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. Watson present.
Jan 14, 2015 97 / 100 · 2 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
Observed urine lines down fronts of urinals.**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed some boxes stored on floor in several closets including in classrooms.**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Nov 27, 2013 92 / 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) −15
Observed strong urine smell in boys bathroom, C-hall.**Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).*Ms. Barbara Watson present during inspection.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed wall damage behind mop sinks in A141 and C130. **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) −30
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed storage on floor in A121 and below hand sinks in classrooms.**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 tops of cubbies in classrooms dusty.**Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed some dusty window sills and blinds in classrooms.**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440332). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.