96.5/ 100
COTSWOLD SCHOOL
300 GREENWICH RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440368
Latest result96.5 / 100
Last inspectedFeb 5, 2025
Inspections on record11
On record sinceApr 25, 2014
Score history
Apr 25, 2014Higher is betterFeb 5, 2025
Inspections & violations
Feb 5, 2025 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Head Custodian, Mr. Armstrong was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Jimmiel.armstrong@cms.k12.nc.us
aliciag.hash@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 minor cleaning needed to the inside nozzles of water fountains located across from cafeteria.
#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 at entrance to front office. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing out of boys restroom located near cafeteria.
Feb 2, 2024 96 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Report emailed to head custodian and principal at the following:
Franka.crawford@cms.k12.nc.us
aliciag.hash@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 minor black build up inside the drinking nozzles of water fountains sporadically throughout school building.
#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 the ceiling light shields sporadically throughout school building.
Feb 24, 2023 93.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
4. Observed toilets in need of recaulking around the base in several restrooms. Observed toilet in need of cleaning at the base in A9.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
5. Observed handwashing faucet with short run time in the boys restroom near the media center.
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
8. Observed dead insects in the light shields in A3, A7 and 4th grade hall
All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed black build up in drinking fountains during the inspection.
**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 during the inspection. Observed ceiling tile missing in the boys restroom near 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 several boxes stored on the floor in the storage closet in the multipurpose room.
**Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#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 droppings in the cabinet in room A3.
**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 within reach of children.
**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).
Dec 15, 2021 96.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles near the media center, inrooms D2 and D3, and the hallway near the cafeteria. Ensure 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.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed boxes stored on the floor in room B1. Needs to be stored off the 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.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −10
Observed droppings in the cabinet in rooms A3, D2 and D3. Increase pest management.
**There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Feb 19, 2021 95.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head Custodian Mr. Crawford was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to him and principal at the following:
franka.crawford@cms.k12.nc.us
aliciag.hash@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 run time at spring loaded faucet in boys restroom near library with a run time of approximately 5 seconds. Run time needs to at least be 15 seconds to allow for adequate handwashing.
#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 of storage on the floor in restroom located in room A7.
#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.
Oct 21, 2019 91 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#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 supplies stored on the floor in teacher's lounge located in main office. Observed mats stored on the floor in gymnasium and on the stage in gymnasium.
#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 inside of light shields throughout school building.
*NOTE Head Custodian, Mr. Lester Gaddy, was present during time of inspection. Inspection report was signed by him and emailed to him and principal: gaddyp.lester@cms.k12.nc.us and aliciag.hash@cms.k12.nc.us
#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 drinking fountains throughout school with black accumulation on the inside of drinking nozzle. Clean. EHS showed Head Custodian, Lester Gaddy, a more detailed way to thoroughly clean drinking fountains using a probe wipe.
#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 toilet basins throughout school with brown/pink ring around basin. Observed outdoor girls and boys restroom with heavy accumulation inside of toilet basins. More detailed cleaning is needed to outdoor restroom facilities.
#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 disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" with additional health warning stored in reach in of children in classroom A1, A3, A7, and D4. Observed four containers of hand sanitizer stored in reach of children in classroom E4. EHS advises principal to encourage staff to store all hazardous and toxic materials as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards.
Oct 23, 2018 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 pink buildup around the sink drains in A9 and around the faucet in the adult restroom on "D" hall-women's.
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 3 stained ceiling tiles in C4. Repair leak and change the 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
Repeat: Observed aerosol spray in an unlocked adult restroom- men's on "D" hall, cans of spray paint stored in E4, and bulk amounts of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes stored within reach of the students in C4.
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 gaddyp.lester@cms.k12.nc.us; aliciag.hash@cms.k12.nc.us; kurt.fruendt@cms.k12.nc.us
Jun 2, 2017 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed water fountains with black residue on spout throughout. Observed damage on bottom of water fountains on trailers.
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
Observed boys room in trailer strong urine smell. Observed wall damage beside soap dispenser in girls room in trailer. Observed ceiling bulging in corner of girls room near media center.
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (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
Observed clorox wipes in reach of children in class A6 and restroom in A6 also in E4. Observed several bottles (4) of hand sanitizer out in class C4.
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).
Apr 18, 2016 90 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 3. Observed non-functional drinking fountain in B wing hallway. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
4. Observed modular boys restroom with peeling sink counter top laminate and a non-functional urinal. Observed peeling laminate counter top and peeling wallpaper in modular girls restrooms. 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 peeling paint on outside of modular MC169 on gutters, peeling baseboard in C-wing hallway, and stained ceiling tiles in room D3. 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) −40
Observed dust accumulation on blinds in rooms A1, C7, D3, D4, MC461, E2 connector room, and A7. Observed stained blinds in the cafeteria and dust accumulation in the window sills. 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) −45
Observed rain barrels with standing water in them and not netted (cover to prevent insect breeding), observed active wasp nests at outside doorways, observed one live cockroach in girls bathroom on E hall, a dead cockroach in A wing janitors closet, and another dead cockroach in C hallway. There shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained areas on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Observed aerosolized disinfectant spray with 'keep out of reach of children' on a cupboard in A1 and an aloe lotion in unlocked cabinet at floor level in room D3. 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).
Mar 31, 2015 86 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed most water fountains with pink mold around nozzles and black residue inside nozzles**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) −35
Observed sinks needing better cleaning in classrooms. Broken paper towels dispensers in B139, adult modular bathroom. No soap or paper towels in room A5. Soap out in D107 and B137.**Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed vents and windows in gym dusty. Vents dusty in MC565 and A2. Sills dusty room A2.**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) −45
Observed ants in boy's modular bathroom and rabbit cages not being maintained in room E3. One custodial closet unlocked. Disinfecting wipes stored below hand sink (next to juice boxes) in room D108.**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).**The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
Apr 25, 2014 93 / 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 urine on the D Hall restroom floor and loose toilet seats in restrooms on each hall.Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Repeat Non-Compliance:Observed stained ceiling tiles in the hallways.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
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed storage areas with debris collecting on the floor. Arrange items to facilitate cleaning.Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#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 Nom-Compliance: Observed hazardous items including but not limited to white out, cleaners, aerosol sprays, disinfectant wipes stored unlocked within reach of the children in E120, E109, D5, A5, A12, and nurse's office restroom.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. Moore present.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COTSWOLD SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440368). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.