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NameKENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Address4000 GALLANT LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type11 - Public School Lunch
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. *Observed - Clear Pink Build up in ice machine excreting from screw in dispenser cover. Clean frequently to avoid build up.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- *Observed - String Cheese and Yogurt above 41F in Main Standing 2 Door RIC, see temp chart for details. *CDI - PIC stated unit was open for decent amount of time as employees were conducting inventory count. PIC placed yogurt bags into WIF to be rapidly cooled. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. *Observed - Sanitizer in Red Sanitizer Buckets and at 3 Compartment Sink below proper concentration. *CDI - PIC emptied and refilled all buckets at proper concentration.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Standing 2 Door RIC in heavy use that rapidly climbs in temperature once open. EHS recommends general maintenance or cleaning service be down to assist unit with its frequent use.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. *Observed - Build up in gaskets of Standing 4 Door RIF. Clean frequently.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. *Observed - Handsink next to Dish Machine unable to properly drain. PIC has a work order in place.