97/ 100
UNITED COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1406 SUTHER RD, Charlotte, NC 28213
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440521
Latest result97 / 100
Last inspectedMar 6, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceAug 10, 2016
Score history
Aug 10, 2016Higher is betterMar 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Mar 6, 2026 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- Director of the school: Erika Hedgepeth present during walkthrough inspection.
#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 disrepair or out of soap in the dispenser in girl restroom 1st floor main building, staff restroom and girl restroom in a modular building. Ensure to keep all dispensers in good repair and provide soap for hand washing at all hand sinks. Observed restroom vents in main building need cleaning and keep clean.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
REPEAT
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed missing ceiling tile in room 207, water damage/stain on ceiling tiles on 1st floor restroom hallway in main building. Check to repair if there is any leaks and replace the ceiling tiles. Observed damaged wall near the urinal in boy restroom 2nd floor need repair. Observed broken wall between two toilets stall in boy restroom 1st floor need repair. Keep all wall and ceiling clean and good repair.
Feb 25, 2025 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
No point deduction:
#5. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c).- Observed no soap available at one of a dispenser in boy restroom modular building. One dispenser is out of battery in girl restroom main building, batteries replace at the time of inspection. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at all time.
- Maintenance: Milton King present at the time of inspection
#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 damaged vents/wall at the base of the modular building. Observed minor dust on ceiling vent in boy restroom 2nd floor main building. Observed water stained on ceiling tiles in restrooms hallway main building, missing ceiling tiles in girl restroom main building. One disrepair ceiling tile in modular hallway. Check for no active leaks, repair/replace needed, keep all in good condition.
Jan 16, 2024 96 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
No points deduction:
# 6. Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.- Observed stained ceiling tiles in the janitorial storage and classroom 103 in main building. EHS advised the maintenance to check no active leaks and replace the ceiling tiles.
Mr. Milton King (Maintenance) present during the inspection
#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 low water pressure at water fountains in the main building and one fountain at the 1st modular.
#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 dusty restroom’s ceiling vents. Need details cleaning and keep clean.
Feb 3, 2023 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Mr. Milton King was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to Principal at: ERIKA@UCSNC.ORG
#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 main building inside of custodial and electrical closets. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to replace stained ceiling tiles. Per conversation with Mr. King, the leak has been repaired.
#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 cans of aerosol disinfectant in special students classroom in reach of children. EHS advises school to store toxic materials according to manufacturers guidance that states “keep out of reach of children”
Jan 14, 2022 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#4. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed loose toilet seat in girls restroom located near gymnasium.
*NOTE: Ms. Christi Stout was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to Principal at: Erika@uscnc.org
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −20
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed all spring loaded faucets at hand sinks located in boys restroom near gymnasium with a run time of less than 15 seconds. EHS advises school to have spring loaded faucets run time adjusted to a minimum of 15 seconds to allot proper handwashing.
Feb 5, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles during the inspection. Continue to monitor leaks and replace ceiling tiles.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jan 28, 2019 97 / 100 · 1 violation
#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
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 accessible to children throughout classrooms.
Aug 25, 2017 94 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Mr. Tim was present during inspection today.
5) Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed urinal in upstairs boy's bathroom to be out of order. Observed faucet in downstairs boy's bathroom to not stay on for 15 seconds.
#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 upstairs drinking fountain to be damaged. Facility has unplugged it because it flooded the space.
#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 downstairs teacher work room and some offices to have items stored directly on the 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 lysol wipes and hand sanitizer bottles stored within reach of children throughout school. Store items out of reach of children and follow all warning labels. Observed unlocked janitor closet on bottom floor of facility. REPEAT VIOLATION
Aug 10, 2016 95.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no soap or paper towels in office bathroom on 2nd floor. **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) −15
Observed moldy ceiling tile in room 12.
**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 unlocked janitor closet. Keep janitor closets locked so chemicals and cleaners are inaccessible to 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).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “UNITED COMMUNITY SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440521). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.