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HICKORY GROVE ELEMENTARY
6709 PENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28215
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440347
Latest result96 / 100
Last inspectedJan 22, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceJun 4, 2014
Score history
Jun 4, 2014Higher is betterJan 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 22, 2026 96 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Report emailed to:
aarond.darden@cms.k12.nc.us (Head Custodian)
matthewa.bower@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 black build up inside of water fountain nozzles located near 2nd/3rd grade restrooms.
#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 group restroom located on 4th/5th grade hallway. Per head custodian work order has been submitted to have issue repaired.
#6. GENERAL COMMENT Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed broken baseboard in boys 4th/5th grade group restroom.
Feb 13, 2025 95 / 100 · 2 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed build up in water fountain on the second floor.
**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 the back stairwell.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 13, 2024 97 / 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 hand washing sink in the boys restroom on the main hall not operating.
**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 B14 and the stairwell.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 15, 2023 95 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#2. All sewage and other liquid wastes shall be disposed of in a public sewer system or, in the absence of a public sewer system, by an approved, properly operating sanitary sewage system. 15A NCAC 18A 2407. Per conversation with head custodian the boys and girls restrooms near the cafeteria have sewage backing up into the floor drains. Both restrooms have been closed off since Monday and a work order has been submitted to have issue repaired. EHS contacted Environmental Health Supervisor, Shawn Blackmon, to make aware of issue. Shawn has reached out to CMS Head of Maintenance to expedite repair.
*NOTE: Head Custodian, Mr. Aaron was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and Principal at the following:
aarond.darden@cms.k12.nc.us
matthewa.bower@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 2 water fountains not operating across from gang restrooms by cafeteria. Observed heavy black build up inside of drinking nozzles of water fountains throughout school building. EHS educated custodian on several ways to properly clean drinking fountain nozzles.
#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 1 urinal out of order in boys restroom on C hallway.
#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 1 spring loaded faucet in girls restroom on C hallway not functioning.
Jan 20, 2022 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION
#3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed minor black build up inside of drinking nozzles of water fountains throughout school building. EHS advised Head Custodian to increase cleaning frequency of water fountains throughout school building.
*NOTE: Head Custodian Aaron was present during time of inspection, report emailed to him and principal at the following:
aarond.darden@cms.k12.nc.us
matthewa.bower@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 last hand sink in girls restroom located near cafeteria broken. Observed both spring loaded faucets attached to first hand sink in girls restroom located on level 2 closets to cafeteria not operating. Per Head Custodian school entered in a maintenance request to have hand sink fixed in girls restroom near cafeteria on level 1, over a year ago.
#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 minor stained ceiling tile on level 2 outside of boys gang restrooms on both sides of hallway. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tile replace.
Feb 2, 2021 97 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
4. Observed loose toilet in room B8.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
8. Observed cracked light shield in the girls' restroom downstairs.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed water stained ceiling tile outside of B12, stairwell and in room C5.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Aug 28, 2019 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points were taken for the following:
3. Observed one water fountain that would not turn off. Needs to be repaired.
**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) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in data closet C132 and at the end of 5th grade hallway. Ensure that leaks are not ongoing and replace ceiling tiles.
**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 disinfectant wipes stored within reach of children during the inspection. Ensure that wipes are stored out of reach of children or out of sight.
**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).
Jan 10, 2018 92.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed water fountains with build up inside nozzles on both first and second floor classroom hallways and water fountains across from the gym. Needs to be thoroughly cleaned and at a high enough frequency to reduce build up.
**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) −20
Observed a loose toilet seat in the restroom in classroom B8. Observed loose toilet seat and cracked toilet seat in girls restroom near the gym. Needs to be repaired/replaced.
**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 several restrooms with wads of tissue stuck to the ceiling. Needs to be cleaned. Observed water stained ceiling tiles near the entrance to the boys and girls restroom near the entrance to classroom hallway on first floor and classroom B1.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Mar 24, 2016 90 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: (No points deducted)
6. Observed 1 water stained ceiling tile located in stairwell at end of C hall. Keep floors walls ceilings clean and in good repair.
Mr. FLores was present during inspection.
Ms. McLaughlin received report
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed residue collecting around nozzle B and C hall water fountain.
**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) −30
Observed multiple girls/boys bathrooms throughout collecting wads of toilet paper on ceiling.
Observed tissue paper and paper towels on floor in C hall 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).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −30
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed sinks with less than 15 second run time in following areas: C Hall Girls, B137, girls C hall (B107).
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
Apr 15, 2015 90 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed the mouth spout of the drinking fountain with black residue (5th grade hall), and the drinking fountain spout with pink residue in the main office.**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) −30
A - Observed the walls were dirty in the boys 5th grade 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).B - Observed toilets were soiled in the 5th grade boys restroom and the cafeteria boys restroom, the toilet seat was loose in room B4, and a toilet was leaking in the girls 1st grade restroom. **Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).C - Observed urine and litter on the floor in the cafeteria boys restroom, the floors were wet and dirty in boys and girls 1st grade hall restrooms, and the floors were littered with used paper towels in the 3rd grade hall restrooms. **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
A - Observed the spring loaded sink push faucets did not allow the water to run for at least 15 seconds throughout the facility (REPEAT), a soap dispenser was broken in the boys 3rd grade restroom, and a sink was not clean in the 3rd grade girls restroom. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).B - Observed no soap at the hand washing sink in the men's 5th grade restroom, no paper towels in the girls 3rd grade restrooms, and no paper towels in the men's restroom in the teacher's lounge.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 main stair well steps with accumulate dirt and debris, the walls of both stair wells needed cleaning/painting, and the floor in room C2 with dirt and debris. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.GENERAL COMMENTS: Michaela Bethea was present during the inspection7 - Observed the book room (2nd floor) with books and boxes stored on the floor. **Organize all storage areas so that all supplies are not stored on the floor.
Jun 4, 2014 93 / 100 · 4 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 spring loaded faucets running less than 15 seconds. Ensure spring loaded faucets run 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 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed water stained ceiling tiles (some with black stains) in the upstairs hallways.Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#10 · SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved type 20*; clean and in good repair 20#; empties as needed, properly disposed of 40# (.2414) −10
Observed the dumpster doors open.Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved by the Department, shall be provided for the storage of solid waste. 15A NCAC 18A .2414 (a).
#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 custodial closet door open on the 1st floor.-Observed disinfectant wipes and cleaners stored unlocked under the handsink in room C13.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).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HICKORY GROVE ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060440347). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.