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98.5/ 100

SOCRATES ACADEMY SECONDARY & HIGH SCHOOL

3815 WEDDINGTON RD, Matthews, NC 28105
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440472
Latest result98.5 / 100
Last inspectedSep 1, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceOct 22, 2013

Score history

7085100 Oct 22, 2013: 97Nov 19, 2014: 96Oct 16, 2015: 97May 22, 2017: 97Apr 24, 2018: 96.5Sep 5, 2019: 94.5Feb 5, 2021: 94Apr 26, 2022: 95.5Aug 16, 2023: 98Sep 13, 2024: 98Sep 3, 2025: 100Sep 1, 2026: 98.5
Oct 22, 2013Higher is betterSep 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 1, 2026 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points deducted: Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed one urinal in upstairs boys bathroom not operating and one leaking. Staff stated the plumber had been out to make repairs but had to order parts.
#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 missing ceiling tiles in cafeteria, upstairs boys bathroom, and stairwell in middle school. Observed stained ceiling tiles in 209 and 216.

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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 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Facilities Manager, Janice Soucey, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following: Jsoucey@socratesacademy.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 1 urinal out of order on second floor boys gang restroom. Observed 1 toilet out of order in girls gang restroom on second floor.

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Aug 16, 2023 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Facility manager, Janice Soucey, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following: Jsoucey@socratesacademy.us
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
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). Observed 2 water fountains with pressure too high, causing water to splash onto floor, located in high school building.

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Apr 26, 2022 95.5 / 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) −15
Observed tissue on floor in boys and girls restrooms on 1st floor. 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 chlorox wipes stored on desks, window pane, or counters in classrooms 124, 132, 206, and G3. Keep all hazardous items stored away from students. 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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Feb 5, 2021 94 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Marc present during the inspection. Report emailed to: mbernash@socratesacademy.us & vbaker@socratesacademy.us *REMINDER: Ensure all of the chemicals, hazardous items, aerosols are stored out of the student's reach when they return to in person schooling. This includes teacher's restrooms and stalls.
#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 rusted stall dividers in the boy's "A & B" hall restrooms. Repair. -Observed the laminate on the vanity in disrepair in the boy's "B" hall restroom. Repair. Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
-Observed the push faucets in the Gym boy's restroom, "A" hall boys restroom, both "B" hall restrooms, and in C1 with short run times. Regulate to provide a minimum of 15 second (20 seconds for Covid) run times to facilitate proper handwashing. -Observed one handsink faucet not working in the boy's and one not working in the girl's restrooms on the 2nd floor. 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) −30
-Repeat: Observed water damage at the base of the wall (MDF material) at the end of the hall on the 1st floor doorway exits as well as around the windows by these doors. Repair is already planned per Marc. -Observed stained ceiling tiles in several areas in each building (room 212, hallway of the 1st floor, "A" hallway, room A4, near the nurse's station, B1, and "C" hallway). Repair any issues and replace tiles (do not paint over the stain). -Observed a cabinet door off of the hinges in 212. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.

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Sep 5, 2019 94.5 / 100 · 3 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 pink residue on mouthpiece of all the water fountains throughout. ***REPEAT***
#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 damage at the base of the wall (MDF material) at the end of the hall on the 1st floor doorway exit. Glue down carpet in drama room to avoid a trip hazard. Observed accumulated dust buildup on ceiling tile in small gym. Observed water damage (that cause the MDF material to swell) at the base of the window.
#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 blinking and burned out bulbs throughout the main hall on the first floor; replace burned out bulb in girls toilet and drama room. Clean all of the accumulated dust particles from the vents and ceiling tile in the small gym.

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Apr 24, 2018 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed pink residue on mouthpiece of water fountain at the end on bottle floor hall. 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 wadded tissue on ceiling in girls restroom upstairs. Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).

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May 22, 2017 97 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water damaged/stained ceiling tiles on second floor. 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) −15
Observed wipes and aerosol air freshener stored in reach of children in 224, 226, health office, and women's and men's room on second floor. 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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Oct 16, 2015 97 / 100 · details not yet loaded

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Nov 19, 2014 96 / 100 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 22, 2013 97 / 100 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOCRATES ACADEMY SECONDARY & HIGH SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440472). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.