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Name

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL

Address

500 BILMARK AV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28213

Premise Type

44 - School Building

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

9/23/2026

Final Score @ Grade

94.50

General Comments

During the inspection, an alarm was sounding in the outside boiler room, Room F143A. Per the head custodian, the alarm has been sounding since early September and produces a sound similar to a fire alarm. The head custodian stated that a work order has been submitted and that several individuals have responded to investigate the alarm; however, the alarm remains operational and continues to sound. *NOTE: Head Custodian, Mrs. Williams, was present during the time of inspection. Report emailed to: evelynh.williams@cms.k12.nc.us phillipj.johnson@cms.k12.nc.us Bsc@cms.k12.nc.us

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 kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up inside of drinking fountain nozzles on 6th, 7th, and 8th grade hallways.
5	35	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 several hand drying devices not operating in restrooms sporadically throughout school building to include 6th and 7th grade hallway restrooms. Soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices shall be provided. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (c). Observed no soap at handsink in boys restroom located on 8th grade hallway.
9	0	DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413)	No	No	No	All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413(d). Per the head custodian, the dryer located in the sports laundry area is not operating. A work order has been submitted to have issue repaired. -General comment.