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95.5/ 100

SOCRATES ACADEMY

3909 WEDDINGTON RD, Matthews, NC 28105
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440380
Latest result95.5 / 100
Last inspectedSep 1, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceFeb 7, 2014

Score history

7085100 Feb 7, 2014: 94Nov 19, 2014: 93Mar 16, 2016: 86.5Apr 18, 2016: 94Apr 24, 2018: 93.5Sep 5, 2019: 93Mar 31, 2021: 95Apr 26, 2022: 97Aug 16, 2023: 97Sep 13, 2024: 97Sep 3, 2025: 100Sep 1, 2026: 95.5
Feb 7, 2014Higher is betterSep 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 1, 2026 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed faucet handle broken in girls 2nd grade bathroom. Needs repair. Observed counter peeling at girls 1st grade bathroom sink.
#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 buildings. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.
#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 chemicals stored in closet unlocked in mobile building. Observed wipes labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” stored accessible to children throughout. Observed chemical ice packs labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” stored accessible to children in 3rd/4th building. Needs to be stored as manufacturer instructs to avoid health hazards.

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Sep 3, 2025 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 13, 2024 97 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Facility Manager, Janice Soucey, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following: Jsoucey@socratesacademy.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 a few minor stained ceiling tiles throughout school buildings. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.

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Aug 16, 2023 97 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Facility manager, Janice Soucey, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following: Jsoucey@socratesacademy.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 tiles sporadically throughout school building. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.

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Apr 26, 2022 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 chlorox wipes stored on cabinets or counters in classrooms A1, B2, B3, C1. Observed disinfectant (orange/yellowish) and wipes stored on rolling cart at door in EC classroom (C5). Keep all hazardous items stored away from children. Adhere to storage instructions on 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).

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Mar 31, 2021 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No Points #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 dusty vents in bathrooms, kindergarten hall.
#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 dried urine on toilet base, boy's bathrooms. Rusted partitions, boy's bathrooms throughout.
#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 unlabeled spray bottles throughout school. Label all bottles of contents. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant on tables in hallway, gym building. Store all chemicals out of reach of children or able to be monitored by teacher.

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Sep 5, 2019 93 / 100 · 4 violations
#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 water fountains with pink residue on 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade hall and on 4th/5th grade 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). Tighten loose toilet seat in both boys and girls toilet on 1st grade hall. Observed urine stains on toilet seats in 5th grade building.
#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 classroom A1, D2 and on 1st grade, 2nd grade hallway. Observed a hole in the wall right above the wall tile in room H5 and in the hall outside of the same room. Observed chipped and peeling paint on the wall and window in room H5; observed peeling drywall in girls toilet in 5th grade 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). Replace blinking bulb in room H6.

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Apr 24, 2018 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed broken water fountain on Stylianous hall and water fountains with black or pink residue on Couchell st and in 4th/5th grade building. 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 near restrooms on Stylianous st, C6, and C5. Observed wall damage on doorframe to restrooms on Peroulas and missig baseboard/cove base on restroom doorframe on Stylianous st. 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 chemiclas such as chlorox wipes and glass cleaner in reach of children in G3 class. 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).

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Apr 18, 2016 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 counter splitting under hand sink in girls room in Gym. Repair. 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 stained ceiling tiles near HVAC vent in computer lab. 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 hazardous chemicals (lotions, air freshners) accessible to children in classrooms H9 and C2. Keep all hazardous chemicals stored in a manner that in inaccessible to children. Repeat. 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).

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Mar 16, 2016 86.5 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: BJ Rappe escorted on inspection. No points deducted-#5 Clean hand sink in C2 main building.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed black residue like susbstance on water fountains in Main building. Observed water fountains stained in G building. Clean. 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) −50
Observed holes is wall near paper towel dispenser in H building girls room. Regrout baseboard tiles in girls room and under urinals in boys room on Peroulas hall in Main building. Replace missing doorframe tiles between restrooms on Peroulas Hall as well. Clean toilet in H buliding boys room. Repair clogged toilet in boys room in G building. Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). 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 water damaged ceiling tiles from a water leak, replace missing cove base where needed under board in classroom B2. 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) −20
Observed burned out light bulbs in A2 and hallway in G building, and bugs in the light fixture in A2. Observed big HVAC vents needing to be cleaned in hallways and the gym. Lighting and ventilation shall be provided and installed as required by the N.C. State Building Code. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (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
Keep all chemicals out of reach of children in custodial closet on B hall main building, restroom cabinet in H building girls room, disinfectant wipes on counter in Health room. 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).

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Nov 19, 2014 93 / 100 · details not yet loaded

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Feb 7, 2014 94 / 100 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOCRATES ACADEMY” or State ID 2060440380). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.