A99

SAMS CLUB #8219

1801 WINDSOR SQUARE DR, Matthews, NC 28105

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060014413

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedOct 12, 2026

Inspections on record25

On record sinceSep 30, 2013

Score history

Sep 30, 2013Higher is betterOct 12, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 12, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

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 in use spice, salt not labeled. Label items.

#40 · Personal cleanliness

Corrected during inspection

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing a wrist watch while working with food. CDI. Employee removed watch.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drinks stored by prep sink. Cdi. Pic removed.

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Apr 23, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed employees unable to answer questions about food borne illnesses and symptoms. CDI. Education was provided. PIC also provided information in the office files. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed no written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI. Facility was provided one. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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Sep 3, 2025 A 99 · 6 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand signs at hand sinks. CDI. PIC was provided another.

#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 in use spice, salt not labeled. Label items.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies around trash cans.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking of dishes.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use boxes and cups stored directly on the floor.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cup and ice stored in RI cooler by customer items.

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Jun 3, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed a spray bottle containing quat sanitizer which measured 0ppm concentration level. CDI: PIC refilled spray bottle with fresh sanitizer from 3 compartment dispenser. Sanitizer measured 400ppm. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed build up on inside surface of ice shoot of self serve soda fountain. Clean as needed.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 build up on tool used to grasp hot pizza trays. Tool was being stored as clean on clean storage rack. CDI: PIC returned item to be W/R/S in 3 compartment sink. REPEAT.

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Nov 8, 2024 A 96.5 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a rolling cart blocking hand sink behind pizza make line. CDI: PIC moved cart to allow access to hand sink.

#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 a bag of shredded cheese and a package of hot dogs being held above 41F in prep reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature of cooler measured 48F. CDI: PIC moved all items in prep reach in cooler to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. REPEAT.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on door of prep reach in cooler. Replace gasket. REPEAT.

#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 build up on gaskets and on inside surface of prep reach in cooler door. Clean as needed.

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Apr 4, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed pizza sauce being held in prep flip top at 62F. Box for sauce states refrigerate after opening from package. CDI: Employee moved sauce to WIF to rapidly cool.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed scoop being stored in container of sausage in prep flip top cooler in which handle of scoop was resting in sausage. CDI: Employee removed scoop from container. REPEAT

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on door of prep reach in cooler. Replace gasket.

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