95.5/ 100
BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS
301 S DAVIDSON ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440491
Latest result95.5 / 100
Last inspectedDec 10, 2025
Inspections on record10
On record sinceJan 21, 2015
Score history
Jan 21, 2015Higher is betterDec 10, 2025
Inspections & violations
Dec 10, 2025 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #9. All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed cleaning needed to girls shower flooring.
*NOTE: Report emailed to Principal at:
John.Murray@brookstoneschools.org
#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
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 absorbent ceiling tiles in both boys and girls group restroom located on level 2
#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 carpet staining sporadically throughout main walkways on levels 1 and 2. Observed minor stained ceiling tile near room 246 and near stairwell on level 2. Observed wall damage in both boys and girls shower rooms located outside of gym area.
Nov 5, 2024 96.5 / 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) −20
Observed loose toilet seats in the girls restroom on the second and third floor
**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 on the second floor near the boys restroom, outside of and within room 250, outside of room 253 and in storage room 254.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Sep 20, 2023 95 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
5. Observed faucet handle missing on one of the sinks in the boys restroom on the 3rd floor.
**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (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 loose toilet seat in the boys restroom near the fellowship room and on the 3rd floor.
**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 tile in Pantry 245B and the workroom on the 3rd floor. Improvement from previous inspection.
**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 missing light shield in the Pantry 245B and the stairwell leading to the 3rd floor.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Oct 26, 2022 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
8. Observed light shield missing in the pantry (room 245B).
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Observed ceiling tiles in Fellowship Hall with dust accumulation. Observed water stained ceiling tile in the pantry (room 245B).
**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
Observed cardboard boxes stored on the floor in the library.
**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 closet in room 252 in need of cleaning.
**Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Mar 25, 2021 89 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
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 water pressure too high and going onto wall and water fountain beside it near room 308.
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed general cleaning needed to water fountain nozzles throughout school building. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#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 tile in boys restroom located within fellowship hall. Observed minor stained ceiling tile girls restroom located on 3rd floor. Observed hole in wall under hand sink in girls restroom near room 329B. Observed wooden plank attached to wall peeling behind hand sinks in girls restroom on third floor. Observed stained ceiling tile near room 250. REPEAT 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 supplies stored on the floor in teacher workrooms and bins of supplies on the floor in little library located on 2nd floor.
#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 several janitor closets unlocked during time of inspection that housed chemicals stating "Keep out of Reach of Children". EHS recommends janitor closets remain locked while children are present at school.
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). REPEAT VIOLATION.
Feb 10, 2020 90 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Principal Ms.Preston was present during time of inspection. Inspection report was emailed to her at the following: debi.preston@brookstoneschools.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 cleaning needed to the inside of nozzle of drinking fountains 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) −20
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed loose toilet seat in girls restroom located on first floor.
#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 tile in girls restroom located on first floor. Observed stained ceiling tile in the following areas: library, room 253 and room 310. Observed stains on carpet throughout main hallways of school building.
#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 aerosol Lysol spray and Clorox wipes stored in reach of children in several classroom. Both bottles have additional warnings to include, "keep out of reach of children". Observed the janitors closet on second floor unlocked with hazards chemicals stored inside.
Feb 14, 2019 86.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS WERE TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING:
#8 - Observed dust build-up on several restroom ceiling vents and air units. **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 aerosol cleaners/air fresheners and cleaning supplies within reach of children throughout classrooms. Ensure these items are stored per manufactures instructions (Out of Reach of Children) or stored "out of sight, out of mind." **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).
EHS looked at and approved 3rd floor space to include restrooms by stairwell, 308, 310, 311, and 313.
Emailed to: debi.preston@brookstoneschools.org
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Repeat Observed cleaning needed on several water fountain nozzles throughout. Water fountain nozzles have calcium build-up that is removable with alcohol swab.
**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) −50
Repeat Observed ceiling tiles in several restrooms to be absorbent. Observed heavy urine odor in 2nd floor boys restroom near Davidson st and cleaning/touch-up paint needed on walls of both 2nd floor Davidson st restrooms. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in women's ground floor restroom and missing ceiling tile in boys 2nd floor restroom. Observed growth on side of ceiling tile that was hanging down in girls 2nd floor restroom. Observed walls peeling and water damaged ceiling tiles/wall in girls 3rd floor restroom. Observed rusted stall partitions in girls 2nd and boys 3rd floor restroom. Observed loose toilet seats in girls middle school, girls 3rd floor, and boys 3rd floor restrooms. Observed pitted toilet seat in girls 2nd floor restroom. **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).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Observed cleaning needed on hand sink faucets of women's ground floor, boys 2nd floor, and boys/girls 3rd floor restrooms. Observed re-caulking needed around the backsplash in girls 2nd floor restroom. Observed backsplash in 3rd floor girls restroom to be water damaged and warped.
**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 pieces of stair tread missing in stairwell going from ground floor to 2nd floor. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in 237, stairwell to 3rd floor, 310, and 311. Observed wall damage near trash can area of 250. Observed cleaning/touch-up paint needed on 2nd floor hallway walls at hip-height and in room 237. Observed fraying carpet in the doorway of 308. Observed cracked floor tile and missing baseboard in 227.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Oct 17, 2017 90 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Repeat: Observed black and pink buildup on the mouthpieces of the 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) −30
Repeat: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in some of the restrooms. (Continue replacing out the absorbent ceiling tiles in the restrooms used by the school).
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC
18A .2408 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Repeat:
-Observed stained ceiling tiles in several classes, restrooms, in halls, and library.
-Observed the floor tiles lifting from an AC unit leak in room.
-Observed the baseboards separating from the wall in the gym restrooms.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
*Emailed to debi.preston@brookstoneschools.org
Feb 24, 2016 95 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed black and pink buildup on the mouthpieces of the 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
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in some of the restrooms. (Continue replacing out the absorbent ceiling tiles in the restrooms used by the school).
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed stained ceiling tiles in a few classes.
-Observed the walls by the shower (close to the floor/baseboard area) in the boy's restroom in the gym in disrepair.
-Observed the baseboard missing under the urinal in the boy's gym restroom.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
-7.) GENERAL COMMENT: Observed books and other items stored on the floor in the storage room in 211. All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Jan 21, 2015 97 / 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: Absorbent ceiling tiles in all restrooms used by the school. Some restroom with water damaged ceiling tiles. Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed: Water damaged ceiling tiles in some classrooms and halls.Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS” or State ID 2060440491). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.