96.5/ 100
RIVER OAKS ACADEMY
1015 MT HOLLY-HUNTERSVILLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28214
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440407
Latest result96.5 / 100
Last inspectedJul 29, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceSep 13, 2013
Score history
Sep 13, 2013Higher is betterJul 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 29, 2026 96.5 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed water fountain near the cafeteria in need of repair.
**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)
Observed loose toilet seat in the men’s restroom on C-hall.
**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 leak on B-hall. Observed water stained ceiling tile on C-hall, in the art room kiln closet, main hall, D134 and nurse room. Observed paint peeling in art room.
**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)
Observed dead bugs in the light shield in the kiln closet
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Sep 3, 2025 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed one drinking fountain near the cafeteria in need of repair.
**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 on the main hall, A-hall and C-hall. Observed touch up paint needed in custodian closet near the cafeteria.
**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 dead insects in light shields on A-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).
Sep 24, 2024 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed one water fountain jammed at gym.
#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 soap dispenser broken in boys C hall. observed loose toilet seat in girls A hall.Observed hand dryer not operating in girls A hall bathroom.
#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 wipes, cleaners and lysol aerosols left accessible in several classrooms on each hall throughout school. Observed listerine accessible in A6. REPEAT.
Sep 12, 2023 95 / 100 · 2 violations
#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 storage directly on floor in storage area in back of media center. REPEAT.
#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 wipes, cleaners and lysol aerosols left accessible in several classrooms on each hall throughout school. REPEAT.
Jan 14, 2022 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
REPEAT
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed floors throughout classrooms having debris / scuffs / staining in need of general cleaning.
#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 directly on floor in storage area in back of media center; Observed storage directly on floor underneath sinks inside numerous classrooms.
#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
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 / cleaners and aerosols left accessible in several classrooms on each hall throughout school.
Feb 17, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#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 water damaged ceiling tiles in hallway near entrance to cafeteria in need of repair.
Oct 17, 2019 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Mr. Irvin lead walk-through during inspection.
#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 girls lavatory without soap on A hall; corrected during inspection.
#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 large amounts of storage directly on floor of facilitators room near cafeteria in need of proper storing to facilitate cleaning.
Feb 21, 2019 97 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #3---Observed residue around mouthpice of water fountain near C hall restrooms and Gym.
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
Inspection walk through completed with Mr. Charles.
#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 on counter in reach of children in C8, aerosol spray on cabinet in D9, and chlorox disinfectant spray on counter in A10. Keep all hazardous items stored out of 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).
Oct 4, 2017 97.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: Repair broken equipment on 360 playground. #8.PROPERLY REPAIR DAMAGED AREA ON DIAPER CHANGING TABLE IN EC PRE K ROOM OR REPLACE ENTIRE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE. Provide cover for pencil sharpener or remove pencil sharpener from wall.**** #11. Remove broken picnic table and pallet from dumpster area and properly dispose. Cut vegetative growth from within dumpster corral area and storage building/shed area.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Replace water stained ceiling tile in C-10 and music room and monitor and address area for any roof leaks. Replace damaged floor tile along edge of flooring in gym and cafeteria. Clean high area of wall in gym area.
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
Clean and organize storage closet. Highly recommend removing storage and toy storage from bathrooms in pre k rooms and kindergarten bathrooms!
Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Jan 20, 2016 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: General Comments-No Points Deducted! #4. Patch small holes in bathroom under toilet paper dispensers where toilet paper dispensers were moved. **Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Remove old mirror brace from wall in boys bathroom on B hall or replace missing mirror. #8. Wipe/dust top of cabinet, smart board holder and window blinds on B hall. Replace bent/damaged window blinds in cafeteria.**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). Mr. Ervin present at time of inspection.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed mouth guards on water fountains soiled throughout school building. Thoroughly clean mouth guards on water fountains.
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) −20
Observed hand drying device not working in girls bathroom on kindergarten and first grade hall. Repair hand drying device in bathroom.
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 and ceiling tiles with microbial growth present in A hall and classrooms on A hall. Repair any roof leaks or heating and cooling unit leaks; then replace water stained ceiling tiles! Touch-up paint throughout classrooms where needed; if needed. WIpe/clean wall around trash can storage area within rooms. Clean floor in classrooms on A hall.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Sep 22, 2014 95 / 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
General Comment: Observed: Sink rust in the B Hall Boy's restroom.Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).Observed: No soap in B3 and in A5.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
Observed: Aerosol cleaners and disinfecting wipes stored within reach of students in C9, B10, and A10.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).~store in high level cabinet of shelf~KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
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