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NameSOUTHWEST CHARLOTTE STEM ACADEMY CAFE
Address5203 SHOPTON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Premise Type11 - Public School Lunch
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/5/2026
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
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no signed employee health policies on site during inspection. PIC was knowledgeable about illnesses, symptoms, exclusion, and restriction. -CDI- EHS provided copy of employee health policy agreement. (0 pts) For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed accumulation of debris/residue on the blade of a can opener. Increase cleaning frequency. Due to severity, points not taken. Verification not required. (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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 heavy accumulation of grime on the gaskets of some of the cold holding units. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes Yes No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed nozzle attached to hose while under continuous pressure. -CDI- water was turned off and pressure was released. REPEAT*** (1 pt)