94.5/ 100
W. A. HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL
12420 BAILEY RD, Cornelius, NC 28031
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440430
Latest result94.5 / 100
Last inspectedMar 27, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceSep 18, 2013
Score history
Sep 18, 2013Higher is betterMar 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Mar 27, 2026 94.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
No point deduction:
#3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 ( b).- Observed some part of the school water fountains need detail cleaning all around nozzles, spouts, surfaces and crevices. Keep clean.
#6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
- Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back hallway, and boy locker room. Replace the ceiling tiles.
Head of custodian: Rasheem Muldrow present during inspection.
#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) −40
REPEAT
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed loose toilet seat on most toilets throughout the school need repair. Observed disrepair toilets/ urinals in boy restroom locker, C hall upper and lower restrooms, mobile unit RR1241- boy restroom. Observed disrepair toilets in girl restroom C hall upper, A hall and C hall lower level, mobile unit R543- staff woman restroom. All disrepair toilets and urinals need repair. Keep all fixtures in good repair.
#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 none of the faucets are working for hand washing in staff woman restroom mobile unit R543 and one in girl restroom same side of the mobile unit, boy restroom in the main hallway, and C hall lower level. Observed disrepair hand dryer in boy restroom main hallway and C hallway lower level. Keep all hand washing fixtures in good repair.
Mar 4, 2025 94.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
No point deduction:
#6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed water stain/black mildew stain on ceiling tiles in main hallway 2nd floor, and boy locker room. Check for no active leaks, repair, replace the ceiling tiles.
- Substitute head of custodian: Mr. Milton Corry present during inspection walk through
#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 black plastic bag covered toilets/urinals on 1st floor boy restroom C hall by classroom C128 (2 urinals), A hall by classroom A 110 ( boy- 1 urinal, 1 stain toilet seat), A hall by classroom A 126 (boy- 1 urinal, 1 toilet. Girl- 1 toilet). On 2nd floor C hall boy/girl restroom by classroom C214 (boy-1 toilet), A hall by classroom A 210 (Boy- 2 toilets, 1 urinal), girl restroom by classroom A 225 (2 toilets, loose toilet seat), boy restroom by classroom A 225 (1 toilet). All toileting fixtures shall be kept in good repair.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
REPEAT
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed disrepair hand dryers in restrooms 2nd floor C hall in boy restroom by classroom C 214, 1st floor A hall both girl and boy restrooms by A 110- non of dryers are working. 1st floor boy locker room. Observed disrepair shower head in both boy and girl locker rooms. Observed disrepair soap dispenser in girl restroom 1st floor by classroom C128, A hall girl restroom by classroom A110, boy locker room, 2nd floor girl restroom by classroom C229, 2nd floor A hall boy restroom by classroom A 210. Repair/replace all fixtures. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all times. Points remain the same at this time.
May 13, 2024 96.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
No Point Deduction:
#3. Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed several disrepair water fountains (No water available or sign posted: Out of order) on C Hall 101-115, 201-216 and 217-229. Repair needed.
#4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).- Observed black plastic bag covered one of the urinal in boy restroom on A Hall 101-114, and one of the toilet in girl restroom A Hall 213-225. Repair needed.
- Head of Custodian: Ms. Jones is not able to walk through the facility with EHS at the time of inspection due to short staff. The final report is able to review with Ms. Jones at the end of inspection in Cafeteria.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −35
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).- Observed several disrepair soap dispensers in restrooms throughout the facility. Need repair or replace.
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed dysfunctional hand drying devices in boy and girl restrooms A Hall 116-126. Hand drying devices or paper towels shall be provided at all hand sinks.
May 24, 2023 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#5. Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed spring loaded faucet missing at 1 handsink in girls restroom located on upper “A” hallway.
#9. All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed handle missing to 1 shower in boys locker-room. Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e). Observed bikes stored in some showers located in girls locker-room.
*NOTE: Head Custodian, Ms. Jones, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her and principal at the following:
Davidj.farley@cms.k12.nc.us
shalondam.jones@cms.k12.nc.us
#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 several toilets out of order within school building. Per conversation with head custodian, work orders have been submitted to have toilets repaired.
Nov 1, 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 boys and girls group bathrooms having paper towels stuck to ceilings in need of removal / cleaning.
Feb 24, 2021 99 / 100 · 1 violation
#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 several classrooms having misc storage boxes stored directly on floor; properly stored above floor to facilitate cleaning.
Apr 25, 2019 94 / 100 · 2 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) −30
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Observed ceilings in Girls groupd restrooms in field house and locker rooms having old toilet paper thrown / stuck to surfaces.
#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 (Aerosols) stored accessible in classroom A114.
May 25, 2018 91.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING:
#3 - Observed several water fountains with too high of pressure. Observed one water fountain on C200 hall with build-up in the rubber nozzle. **Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). **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).
#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 cleaning needed on the base of toilets and heavy paint chipping in visitors and home restrooms of track and field. Observed cleaning needed on the walls under hand dryers in gang restrooms throughout. Observed loose toilet seat in one stall and soiled wall in last stall of boys restroom #2 on C100 hall. Observed urinals throughout boys gang restrooms to not be functioning properly. Urinals are not draining and in some restrooms were almost overflowing with urine.
**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 water stained ceiling tiles in the gym hallway, A200, and A100. Observed broken tile floor in the doorway of A200 hall, C200 hall, and in the classroom of C229.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −35
Observed boys gym locker room with soiled walls and touch-up paint needed, baseboard missing from wall in right hand side bathroom, paint peeling from wall in showers, cleaning needed on the base of toilets, and loose toilet seat on restroom side. Observed cleaning needed in boys gym lockers. Observed field house locker rooms in need of cleaning needed on sinks, with storage in showers, with soiled walls, with rusted interior of lockers, loose toilet seat in restroom, and broken ceiling tiles.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a).
**Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e).
**All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d).
Jun 2, 2016 90 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: 3. Observed several dirty water fountains spread throughout halls.
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
11. Observed trash collecting on ground around dumpsters.
The premises of the school under control of the principal shall be kept neat and clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a).
#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 floors of restroom with dirt in gout throughout 200 halls. Observed loose toilet seats in theater changing rooms and PE locker rooms.
Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c).
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −20
Observed C 100 hall foreign language restrooms with no paper towels and hand dryers disabled for testing.
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) −30
Repeat non-compliance: Observed lockers in hallways throughout facility collecting dust on top. throughout 100 and 200 halls.
Observed marks on walls around gym hallway near locker rooms.
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) −20
Repeat non-compliance: Observed dust collecting on floor in upstairs storage closet next to elevator.
Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −15
Observed residue on shower curtains and damaged shower curtains in boys and girls locker rooms.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a).
Sep 19, 2014 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 1. Observed no backflow preventer on shower wand in nurse office.Backflow connections and cross-connections with unapproved water supplies are prohibited. 15A NCAC 18A 2405 (c).3. Observed drinking water fountains collecting residue at gym water fountains and on 200 c hall water fountains.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).Mr. Lonnie Watson present during inspection.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed lockers in hallways throughout facility collecting dust on top. Observed debris collecting on floor in band instrument 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
Observed dust collecting on floor in upstairs and downstairs storage closets next to elevator.Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −30
Repeat non-compliance: Observed storage in showers in nurse office, field house, and coaches showers in E619A.Observed field house team locker room with damaged carpet. Observed lockers team and pe lockers next to gym collecting dust.Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a).
Sep 18, 2013 91.5 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 4. Observed water fountains not working clean throughout A 100 hall.**Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2406 (b).7. Observed storage on floor under hand sinks in science classrooms and workrooms throughout.**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. See rule .2411.Ms. Tara White present during inspection.
#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 sinks in restrooms throughout with hot or cold water not functioning. Observed hand sink on A Hall girls continuously running. **Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2409 (b).
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −50
Repeat non-compliance: Observed field house showers used for storage. Observed nurse office shower used for storage. Observed floors dirty in boys pe room and girls shower stall collecting residue. Observed removable shower heads damaged in boys PE locker room. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2413 (a). **All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. See rule .2413 (d).
#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) −20
Observed holes in both dumpsters. **Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved by the Department, shall be provided for the storage of solid waste. See rule .2414 (a).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “W. A. HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440430). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.