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NameSTARMOUNT ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Address1600 BROOKDALE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type11 - Public School Lunch
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink blocked by speed rack in beginning of inspection and by metal cart during inspection. CDI - Speedrack and cart moved to appropriate locations. 1 pt.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed cucumbers being stored above cartons of milk in WIC during inspection. Ensure all unwashed produce are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of RTE foods. Repeat. 1.5 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 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 thermometer being stored as clean while caked with food debris during inspection. CDI - Thermometer sanitized. 0 pts.
33 0 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 prepped salads cooling in RIC while in sealed plastic containers. Salads were not cooling hastily. CDI - Salads moved to WIC. Salads began cooling rapidly. 0 pts. 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 .
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple dead roaches in kitchen area during inspection. More frequent or thorough pest control necessary. Repeat. 2 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer during inspection. Machine was not in use, PIC stated it is not used in normal daily operations. Facility utilizes single use utensils for student service, and w/r/s operations completed in three compartment sink. Maintenance contacted during inspection. 0 pts.