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NameCARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LUNCH
Address1145 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type5 - Private Schools Lunchroom
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed a staff member not knowledgeable about written employee health policy facility has on site. PIC stated staff member was new. CDI, to ensure staff knowledgeable . For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed probe of thermometer not sanitized prior to use. CDI, thermometer sanitized.
18 0 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.14 (F) Establishment must obtain prior approval from the Health Department before using a non-continuous cooking process. Pf Non-continuous cooking application and procedures can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety - Observed drumsticks prepared using a non-continuous cooking process. CDI, chicken placed back into oven to continue cooking to greater than 165 degrees F. See temperature observation chart. Facility plans to fully cook chicken and discontinue process. Contact EHS if looking to approve process.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed butane fuel stored over containers of oil. CDI, fuel relocated for proper storage.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed wraps and salads recently prepared and cooling in tightly covered containers between 45-51 degrees F. CDI, item covers partially removed and relocated to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed ceiling tile pulled away from ceiling.