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Name

MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY

Address

200 E MCDOWELL ST

City/State/ZIP

MATTHEWS

28105

Premise Type

11 - Public School Lunch

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

9/10/2026

Final Score @ Grade

99.50

General Comments

EHS and PIC observed EHS’ personal CO monitor and the facility’s CO wall monitor alerting PIC and EHS to high CO levels ranging from 35-55PPM during inspection while PIC was running the dish machine. PIC stopped using the dish machine and alerted the facility supervisor and principal of the CMS School. The principal initiated evacuation during the inspection and called the fire department. The fire department arrived for a walk-through and the Fire Marshall indicated to EHS they were receiving 0PPM during their walk-through. It is noted at this time that the fans were running and the dish machine was no longer in use. Fire Marshall allowed the facility to resume operation while EHS was on-site. The facility supervisor indicated they had employees on the roof checking the ventilation leading to the dish machine. It was determined that a belt was broken and replaced, as well as placement of a new wall CO monitor. Facility supervisor indicated they could use the dish machine after the belt had been replaced. EHS and PIC ran dish machine and ensured working ventilation and proper sanitization.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
54	0	Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained	No	No	No	5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed one of the two dumpsters missing the door completely and the second dumpsters doors were observed ajar.
55	0.50	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	Yes	No	No	6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed ventilation in ware washing area to not be effectively working. EHS personal CO monitor as well as facility’s wall CO monitor alerted EHS and PIC to high levels of CO2 35-55PPM range. PIC immediately stopped running dish machine and CO levels began falling to safe levels. PIC and principal of CMS school facilitated evacuation and called fire department during inspection. See general comment for further explanation. CDI - Facility crew identified and replaced broken belt for ventilation leading to dish machine. Ventilation was observed to be working while EHS was on-site.