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Name

MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY

Address

200 E MCDOWELL ST

City/State/ZIP

MATTHEWS

28105

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/27/2026

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

General Comments: Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed minor black build up in several water fountains. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed one toilet out of order in girls outside bathroom. Needs repair. EHS also visited the facility for a complaint of mold and smell in/around room C37. EHS and Lead Custodian visited the classroom and did recognize an irregular smell in the room and observed some paint peeling on the walls. The Lead Custodian there had been a bad leak in the classroom but that it had been repaired before school started this week.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
3	20	DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406)	No	No	No	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 pressure on water fountain outside room A36. Needs adjustment.
5	30	LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409)	No	No	No	Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed 2 sinks not operating in boys outside bathroom. Observed 1 sink not operating in girls bathroom outside A5. Observed sinks not operating in A18. REPEAT.
6	30	FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410)	No	No	No	Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained or missing ceiling tiles in B28, M-7, hall outside A12, cafeteria, and the gym. Observed stained ceiling in Boys outside bathroom. Observed floor damaged in girls mobile bathroom. Observed damage to walls in boys mobile bathroom. Observed peeling walls in C37. Observed hole in bathroom walls in A18. Needs cleaning/repair. Check ceiling tiles for leaks and replace tiles. REPEAT.
11	30	PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415)	No	No	No	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 disinfectant wipes and cleaners labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” stored accessible to children in multiple classrooms. Needs to be stored as directed on manufacturer label to avoid health hazards. REPEAT.