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CHARLOTTE SECONDARY SCHOOL
8601 MCALPINE PARK DR, Charlotte, NC 28211
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440473
Latest result94 / 100
Last inspectedOct 20, 2025
Inspections on record10
On record sinceSep 26, 2013
Score history
Sep 26, 2013Higher is betterOct 20, 2025
Inspections & violations
Oct 20, 2025 94 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted:
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 one water fountain with pressure too high. Needs adjusted.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tile in 1902 and hole in wall of large boys bathroom. Needs repair/ replace tile.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up inside the drinking nozzles of some water fountains within school building. REPEAT.
#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 toilet seat in large boys bathroom. Observed loose toilet seat and one toilet out of order in large girls bathroom. Needs repair.
Nov 19, 2024 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Head of School, Johannah Miller, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Johannah.miller@CHARLOTTESECONDARY.ORG
#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 black build up inside the drinking nozzles of some water fountains within school building.
Oct 5, 2023 96.5 / 100 · 2 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 black build up inside the drinking nozzles of water fountains sporadically throughout school 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). Observed 1 urinal out of order in boys restroom located on right side of school building.
*NOTE: Ms. Tammy was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: TAMMY.WILLIAMS@CHARLOTTESECONDARY.ORG
Oct 4, 2022 97 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
3. Observed build up in water fountain near middle school restroom. Needs to be cleaned.
**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) −30
Observed touch up paint around door framing during the inspection. Observed water stained ceiling tile in room 1902. Ensure that leak is not ongoing and replace stained ceiling tile.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jan 28, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
-Observed dust on the ceiling around the vents in the cafeteria.
-Observed stained ceiling tile in room 1902.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 12, 2019 93 / 100 · 2 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
REPEAT: Observed all water fountains with accessive pressure. Water splashing on floor from spout to other side of fountain onto the floor. Regulate pressure to follow the rule below.
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).
#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 aerosol spray cans stored within reach of the students in the multi-purpose room and bulk disinfectant wipes stored below the sink in classes. Relocate all hazardous items to where they are 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: sheila.kinley@charlottesecondary.org
Oct 18, 2017 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed all water fountains with accessive pressure. Water splashing on floor from spout to other side of fountain.
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) −15
Observed missing ceiling tile in girls room near front office and wall damage behind door in high school boys room.
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (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 or spray stored accessible to children in class in multi purpose room, classrooms 1701, 1702, and middle school art room. 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).
Jan 21, 2016 90.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Observed water fountains with pink residue around nozzles, nozzle bases and drains. Water fountain, high school, with water pressure too low.
**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 boy's bathroom with wall damage where dispenser was replaced. Couple boy's bathrooms with broken/loose toilet seats. Urinals with urine line down front.
**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).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed some classrooms with dirt/dust on window sills. Vents dirty in bathroom, high school side.
**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 17, 2014 93 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed water fountains with pink and black build up.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed backpacks stored on the floor in multiple classes. *The department recommends providing storage for the student's belongings.All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#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) −10
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed no dumpster plug. *Provide drain plug in the dumpster to prevent rodent/insect nuisance.-Observed dumpster doors and lids open & garbage/items overflowing.Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved by the Department, shall be provided for the storage of solid waste. 15A NCAC 18A .2414 (a).Solid waste containers shall be kept clean, in good repair, and emptied when full, but not less than once a week. 15A NCAC 18A .2414 (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
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed hazardous items including cleaners, bulk amounts of disinfectant wipes & sanitizers, aerosols sprays stored unlocked within reach of the students.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).Ms. Sheila present during the inspection.sheila.kinley@charlottesecondary.org
Sep 26, 2013 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Mr. Teddy Walker was present during the inspection.#10 - Observed the dumpster did not have a drain plug. **Provide drain plug in the bottom of dumpster to prevent rodent/insect nuisance#7 - Observed backpacks were stored on the floor on the halls throughout the facility. **This department recommends providing storage for the student's belongings.#9 - Observed the shower curtains in the cafeteria restrooms with residue. **Keep all shower fixtures clean and in good repair.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
A) Observed some water fountains with pink residue on the mouth spout.**Keep all drinking water fountains clean and in good repair.
#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" wipes, aerosols, chemical cleaners and othr hazardous items within reach of the students.**Keep all hazardous items stored out of reach of children or behend lock and key.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHARLOTTE SECONDARY SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440473). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.