98.5/ 100
BEREWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5910 DIXIE RIVER RD, Charlotte, NC 28278
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440414
Latest result98.5 / 100
Last inspectedMar 25, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceDec 6, 2013
Score history
Dec 6, 2013Higher is betterMar 25, 2026
Inspections & violations
Mar 25, 2026 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
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed one hand dryer not operable in girls bathroom near cafeteria. Repair.
Mar 13, 2025 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted:
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed hand sink not working in boys bathroom on Kindergarten hallway. Repair.
#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 peeling/chipping toilet seats in boys and girls bathrooms on Kindergarten hallway. Repair/replace. Observed loose toilet seats in girls bathrooms on 2nd floor. Tighten.
#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 stained ceiling tiles in various areas of 1st and 2nd floor hallways. Check for leaks and replace tiles. Observed wall peeling behind urinal in boys trailer bathroom. Repair.
Mar 21, 2024 92.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted.
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed toilet seats loose in girls 204 bathroom and boys bathroom near A239. Needs tightening.
#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 build up on water fountains spouts outside cafeteria and midway down the upstairs hall. Needs cleaning.
#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 no paper towels in bathrooms in class 125 and 146. Custodial staff stated several of the classroom bathroom paper towel dispensers were broken.
#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 first and second floor classroom hallways. Needs to be checked for leaks and repaired.
#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 bugs in stair well light fixtures. Observed dead bugs in light fixtures in several mobile units. Needs cleaning.
Jan 18, 2023 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Mr Bob- No points deducted: #6- Observed water stained ceiling tiles in 3rd-5th mobile class.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Observed side panel on hand sink needing to be resealed in girls restroom near 3rd-5th grade mobile class. Repeat.
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
Observed disinfectant wipes stored in reach of students in classrooms A13, 231, and 234. Observed microban spray and aerosol air freshener spray stored on cabinet in 3rd-5th mobile class. Keep all hazardous items stored in a manner that is out of reach of students. Follow storage instructions/warnings on product labels. Suggest storing inside cabinet or drawer.
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 16, 2021 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
5. Observed siding on the sinks in the modular units peeling or peeled off in the boys and girls restroom. Wood is exposed. Needs to be repaired.
**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 dead insects in the light shields during the inspection. Needs to be cleaned.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Mar 19, 2021 97 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Mobiles are not used for children at this time. Covid 19 restrictions, no signature required.
#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/disinfectant wipes and lysol stored on shelf in A9, disinfectant wipes and microban stored on desk at door in A10, chlorox/disinfectant wipes and large containers stored on children's desk in B214. Keep all hazardous items stored away from children. Suggest storing inside a cabinet or drawer. 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).
Oct 15, 2019 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 spring loaded faucets with short run times (mostly in the upstairs restrooms). Regulate to provide a minimum is 15 seconds to facilitate proper handwashing.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
-6. No Points Deducted for the following: Observed a stained ceiling tile in the upstairs hall and in the media center. Repair leak and replace 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 bulk hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes stored within reach of the children in the majority of the classes that were inspect5ed today. Store all hazardous items out of reach of the 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).
*Report emailed to: ana.carrillo@cms.k12.nc.us & jamal.henry@cms.k12.nc.us
Sep 25, 2018 93 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #4---Observed missing ceiling tiles in boys restroom on 2nd floor near 5th grade classes. Replace.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed black residue in mouthpiece of water fountain near 5th grade classes (2nd floor). Observed water pressure of water fountain in modular too high. Water splashing on floor. Regulate so that water does not spill on floor when in use.
Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b).
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (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
Observed lysol disinfectant wipes stored in reach of children in classes A12, A16, and B6. Observed custodian closet with chemicals unlocked near kindergarten class. Please keep all hazardous items stored away from 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).
Apr 19, 2018 94 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS DEDUCTED
#6 Floors, walls and ceiling kept clean; Observed large rugs in classrooms having stains in need of general cleaning.
#7 All storage above floor (15 inches); observed paper products stored in bulk cardboard boxes stored directly on floor of Media Center work room.
#11 The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Observed lunch room tables in dining area covered in old tape residue in need of removal / cleaning.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
REPEAT
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed water fountain mouth guards soiled in main hallway near admin office entrance; Observed 2 water fountains in dining area of cafeteria in need of cleaning on all surfaces.
#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
REPEAT
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed stall having metal flashing damaged pulling off of fixture in need of securing / repair in boys lavatory (B hallway).
Mar 2, 2016 94.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment: #6. Touch-up paint in classrooms where needed. Wipe/clean wall near trash can storage area in classrooms. Secure noise absorber barrier to ceiling in gym. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept . clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. #8. Observed cover taped on vent in hallway on A hall near stairs. Remove tape from cover and properly secure cover on unit. WIpe/dust top of cabinets 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). #11. Observed large piece of plywood stored in dumpster corral area along with a platform. Remove plywood and platform from within dumpster corral. Waste material, unnecessary articles, rubbish, litter, or garbage shall not be allowed to accumulate on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Mr. Bobby Gloover and Ms. Ana Carrillo 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 in hallway area. Thoroughly clean mouth guards on water fountains.
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) −35
Observed walls soiled under hand drying devices in gang bathrooms and around light switch in bathrooms within classrooms. Clean wall under hand drying devices in bathroom and light switch in bathrooms. Observed underside of wall urinals soiled in boys gang bathroom located in middle of B hall. Thoroughly clean underside of wall urinals. Observed loose toilet seat in handicap bathroom located across from custodian closet on A hall. Tighten loose toilet seat in bathroom. 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).
Sep 11, 2014 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed build-up on mouth nozzle and mouth nozzle guard on water fountains on first and second floor. Thoroughly clean water fountains.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 light switches and wall around light switches soiled in bathrooms located within classrooms. Thoroughly clean light switches and wall around light switches in bathrooms.Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).General Comment: Observed gap along corner of wall in stairwell on pre k end of hallway. Seal gap along corner of wall.**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 cleaning products, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes not properly stored in classrooms. Chemicals, cleaning products, disinfectant wipes stored in lower cabinets and cabinets under hand sink. Store chemicals, cleaning products, disinfectant wipes out of reach of children on high shelving or locked away. 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).General Comment: #7. Observed storage on the floor in art room storage room. Store items on shelving or arrange items to permit thorough cleaning. All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Nail down protruding pins in black border surrounding playground equipment. Mrs. Anna Carrillo present at time of inspection.
Dec 6, 2013 96 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 3: Water fountains collecting residue in the mouthpiece on Upper Hall.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).5: No soap at a dispenser on Gang restoom (girl's). Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).Anna Carrillo present.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed: Storage on the Health Room Shower Room 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) −30
Observed: Hazardous items, cleaners, aerosol sprays, etc., improperly stored (within reach of students/lower cabinets) in several classrooms. 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 “BEREWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440414). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.