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A99

NONNA MARIA'S ITALIAN DELI & MARKET

2332 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY, STE A, Matthews, NC 28105
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110545
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedOct 20, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJan 12, 2023

Score history

7085100 Jan 12, 2023: 90Apr 25, 2023: 90.5Aug 1, 2023: 97Nov 7, 2023: 96.5Mar 21, 2024: 98Sep 5, 2024: 94.5Dec 17, 2024: 94.5Jun 23, 2025: 95Sep 2, 2025: 97.5Feb 6, 2026: 98.5Jun 16, 2026: 99Oct 20, 2026: 99
Jan 12, 2023Higher is betterOct 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 20, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. OBSERVED raw chicken stored directly between bread. CDI. PIC removed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working bottles of powder sugar at prep station without labels. Label all working containers of food.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed multiple employees without hair nets or head coverings.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 cleaning needed on prep top covers.

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Jun 16, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed sanitizer being stored on single use to go plastic papers. CDI: Sanitizer was relocated.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed floor drain pipe under 3 comp sink in need of repair.

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Feb 6, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) OBSERVED milk from 3 days ago without dates. CDI. PIC dated. Repeat ***** improvement from last time 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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Sep 2, 2025 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
REPEAT 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility with an incomplete employee health policy. CDI: EHS provided documentation.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a dish cover being stored on hand sink in back prep area. CDI: Employee relocated sanitizer.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed items in RI and WI without dates. CDI. PIC date marked. Repeat 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed multiple employees without hair nets or head coverings.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed opened dumpster outside.

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Jun 23, 2025 A 95 · 5 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw shell eggs being stored above ready to eat foods in prep flip top cooler. CDI: Employee re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations on previous report.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed all TCS foods being held above 41F both in top and bottom of prep cooler behind front counter. See temp chart. Employee voluntarily discarded items which were held in cooler longer than 4 hours and voluntarily discarded all other items. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure cooler is holding foods at proper temperature. REPEAT.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed a plate of rice balls being held in dessert display case without a date mark. CDI: PIC date marked rice balls as they were prepared 48 hours ago. Observed a container of fried eggplant date marked 6/6 being held in walk in cooler. CDI: PIC discarded eggplant.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed a soiled wiping cloth being stored on prep counter. CDI: Employee placed wiping cloth in properly concentrated bucket of sanitizer.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a torn gasket on prep cooler behind front counter. Replace torn gasket.

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Dec 17, 2024 A 94.5 · 6 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee beverage being stored on prep counter. CDI: Employee removed their beverage from prep counter.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of raw shell eggs being stored on shelf in WIC above boxes of unwashed produce. Also observed a container of Baccala boneless salt cod, in which PIC was unsure if product was raw or fully cooked, that was being stored in meat display case on shelf above ready to eat foods. CDI: Employee re-arranged items to proper storage order. 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employee rinse soiled gloves in 3 compartment sink. CDI: Employee discarded soiled gloves after EHS intervention.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed containers of pastrami and sausage being held above 41F in household prep reach in cooler on top of counter top. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items. REPEAT.
#29 · Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan
Corrected during inspection
3-502.12 Obtain Health Dept approval for the HACCP plan required for on site reduced oxygen packaging. -P/Pf Observed provolone cheeses being held in meat and cheese display case that were vacuum sealed by staff on the premises on 12/9. Establishment does not have approval from the Health Department or a HACCP plan for on site reduced oxygen packaging. CDI: Staff voluntarily discarded cheeses and EHS provided guidance and forms to PIC via email. PIC has agreed to stop on site reduced oxygen packaging foods until HACCP plan is approved by the Health department.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working bottles of oils, vinegars and condiments at prep station without labels. Label all working containers of food.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed small household cooler on prep counter being used to store food items. Replace cooler with ANSI certified or equivalent cooler. REPEAT.

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Sep 5, 2024 A 94.5 · details not yet loaded

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Mar 21, 2024 A 98 · details not yet loaded

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Nov 7, 2023 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded

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Aug 1, 2023 A 97 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 25, 2023 A 90.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 12, 2023 A 90 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “NONNA MARIA'S ITALIAN DELI & MARKET” or State ID 20600110545). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.