98.5/ 100
RENAISSANCE WEST STEAM ACADEMY
3241 NEW RENAISSANCE WY, Charlotte, NC 28208
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440536
Latest result98.5 / 100
Last inspectedJul 31, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceSep 20, 2017
Score history
Sep 20, 2017Higher is betterJul 31, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 31, 2026 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed black microbial growth on the ceiling from a leak on the main hall near room 127.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Oct 2, 2025 95 / 100 · 3 violations
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Observed sink in need of repair in the boys’ restroom on the green hall.
**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) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tile on the lower level, art room and outside of media center.
**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 dust build up on vents in the multipurpose room. Observed dust build up on window sill in the gym.
**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
NOTE: Observed lights blinking in the multipurpose room
Sep 18, 2024 90 / 100 · 4 violations
#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 water fountains needing pressure increased next to chair storage, outside gym, and on 3rd 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 tiles in Art room and damage to ceiling at bus entrance. Needs repair. REPEAT.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −20
REPEAT.
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 storage in music room and gym closets on the floor and in an arranged in a manner that would not permit thorough cleaning. Need to be stored off the floor or in a manner to permit thorough cleaning. REPEAT.
#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, cleaners, disinfectant wipes and other hazardous materials (including air fresherner/plug ins/essential oils) accessible to children in several classrooms and girls locker room. Needs to be stored inaccessible to children.
Sep 21, 2023 91 / 100 · 4 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 long green hall water fountain and long 3rd floor purple hall water fountain with low pressure. Pressure needs to be increased.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −20
Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap dispensers and no soap in 3rd floor boys bathroom.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
REPEAT
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Observed stained ceiling tiles in first floor hall and in short side green hall, in room 201, and in room 210. Observed hole in the wall of the Girls second floor bathroom. Ensure leaks are not ongoing and replace ceiling tiles.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
REPEAT.
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 storage in nurses closet and multipurpose room storage on the floor and in an arranged in a manner that would not permit thorough cleaning. Needs to be organized.
#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, cleaners, disinfectant wipes and other hazardous materials accessible to children in several classrooms and girls locker room. Needs to be stored inaccessible to children.
Waste material, unnecessary articles, rubbish, litter, or garbage shall not be allowed to accumulate on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Observed rubbish and unnecessary accumulating around dumpster. Needs to be removed.
Feb 10, 2022 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
7. Observed boxes stored on the floor in rooms 102, 110, 126 (art), storage closet. Ensure that boxes are stored off of the floor.
**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
11. Observed disinfectants stored within reach of children in classrooms during the inspection. Ensure that chemicals are stored out of reach or behind closed doors.
**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).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in rooms G12, 126 (art) and multipurpose storage closet. Ensure leaks are not ongoing and replace ceiling tiles.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 9, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Covid 19 restrictions, no signature required.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in 323 and hallway on 2nd floor near classrooms (217) and restrooms (209).
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 14, 2019 98 / 100 · 1 violation
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dust on HVAC vents in various restrooms and class 120 restroom.
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 20, 2017 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment:
#6. Replace water stained ceiling tile in cafeteria area and address issue causing ceiling tile to become wet. Clean floors in rooms throughout on the second and third floor.**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#7. Observed toy storage in bathroom located within the pre k class. NO STORAGE IN THE BATHROOMS! Remove toy storage from any bathrooms.
#11. Observed metal cabinet in pre k bathroom containing cleaning products/hazardous products not locked. Keep cleaning products/hazardous products locked away in the pre k classroom. Store cleaning products in other classrooms locked away or out of reach of children. Store hand sanitizer five feet vertical distance out of reach of children in the pre k classroom.****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).******
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed water pressure too high on water fountains throughout on different floors. Observed water splattering onto the floor and splashing on the walls at water fountains throughout on different floors.
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).
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Observed missing and damaged handles on spring loaded faucet fixtures on hand washing sinks in boys and girls bathroom located on the third floor.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RENAISSANCE WEST STEAM ACADEMY” or State ID 2060440536). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.