A98

FOOD LION #635 DELI

2123 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021259

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 19, 2026

Inspections on record35

On record sinceJul 22, 2013

Score history

Jul 22, 2013Higher is betterOct 19, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 19, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: PIC will note when C/H units go into defrost mode.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed food trays housing equipment and utensils stored clean with food debris and build up on food contact surfaces. CDI - PIC moved all items back to 3-comp-sink to be W/R/S. 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Repeat violation

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed debris and litter throughout floors in WIF. Increase frequency of cleaning.

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Jun 25, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations

#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 Observed TCS chicken batter mix above 41F at flip top unit. See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pan of TCS chicken batter mix. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -Observed several portioned sliced maple honey turkey breast above 41F at customer grab and go station. CDI - PIC stated food was sliced roughly 30 minutes ago moved items into WIF to quickly cool down. See temp chart. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout kitchen and hot service bar. CDI - PIC relocated fly devices to be more effective at caputring flies.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed in WIF food debris and litter throughtout the floors. Increase frequency of detailed cleaning of unit.

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Feb 6, 2026 A 96 · 5 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage at all three handwashing sinks. CDI - PIC will place signs up.

#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 Observed several portioned sliced American cheese, and sliced Swiss cheese cold holding in customer Grab&Go case from yesterday above 41F. See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed insect strip with dead insects stored on prep top behind slicer. CDI - PIC removed device. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two wall mounted insect devices with several dead insects. Increase frequency of removing dead insects.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two wall mounted insects devices not functioning with several dead insects. Repair units and increase frequency of removing dead insects. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed flatten cardboard boxes being used on shelving for deli meats in WIC. CDI - PIC removed and discarded cardboard boxes.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat 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 wrap pad torn and damaged at wrapping station. Replace item.

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Sep 17, 2025 A 97.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Observed sushi being sold in deli department from another FOOD LION#617 which is approved for sushi.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed pan of general tso chicken wings and pan of spicy chicken wings hot holding below 135F at the self serve steam table. See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded general tso chicken wings after over cooking them in the oven and reheated the spicy wings to 171F. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed overall improvement in pest control was observed throughout the deli department, attributed to enhanced cleaning practices and the use of insect traps. As a result, point deductions have been reduced. Continued high-frequency cleaning and maintenance of pest control devices is recommended. Only two flies were observed during the inspection.

#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 food debris and build up on deli case railings. CDI - PIC increase frequency of cleaning.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed can wash metal piping leaking water from back-flow prevention device. PIC will place work order.

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May 21, 2025 A 93.5 · 3 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (A) (1) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before each use with a different type of raw animal food. P Observed several utensils and equipment with food build up and debris. CDI - PIC took items to 3-comp-sink to be rewash. 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 .

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 5-6 packages of "all natural sliced turkey" in customer grab and go case above 41F. CDI - PIC moved items to WIF to quickly cool down. Turkey was sliced at 12:00PM. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout kitchen area.

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Nov 12, 2024 A 94.5 · details not yet loaded