A94.5

FOOD LION #2215 MEAT & SEAFOOD

9323 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28262

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021734

Latest gradeA (94.5)

Last inspectedAug 7, 2026

Inspections on record40

On record sinceAug 5, 2013

Score history

Aug 5, 2013Higher is betterAug 7, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 7, 2026 A 94.5 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Facility will be placed on a Risk Control plan for storage order of raw meats in the meat market. The facility has been out of compliance in 4 consecutive inspections. EHS will email Risk control plan paper work to be filled out via email. Please call 704-280-0454 with any questions.

#15 · Food separated & protected −3

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground turkey stored above raw beef inside the WIC. The Facility has been out of compliance in 4 consecutive inspections. The facility will be placed on a Risk control plan for storage order of raw meats the facility will be on the risk control plan for up to 4 weeks. If the facility remains out of compliance following the Risk control plan, further permit action may be taken. EHS will send over risk control plan via email for management to fill out. EHS will follow-up in 3 days. Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Follow-up verification required

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all meats in the meat case above 41F. Ambient of case was observed at 45F. Raw Meats above 45F voluntarily discarded, meats 45F and below were moved to the WIC for storage at 41F. EHS verification visit required in 3 days. 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 .

#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 bottled chemical stored on shelf, above single-service items inside the meat market. CDI - Chemical removed.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate

Corrected during inspection

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Meat market thermometer was unavailable. CDI - Manager found and provided thermometer to meat market.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed both sealing pads torn and not in good repair.

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Jun 1, 2026 A 97 · 1 violation

#15 · Food separated & protected −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground turkey stored above beef inside the WIC. CDI - Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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Jan 7, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground turkey stored above beef and seafood inside the WIC. CDI - Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Facility could not provide a thin probe thermometer in the meat market. 10 day verification required.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of ducks stored on the floor inside the WIF. CDI - Box was removed from the floor.

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Oct 2, 2025 A 95.5 · 3 violations

#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 Observed raw ground turkey stored above raw pork chops. CDI - Storage order rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at 0 PPM. Sanitizer observed empty. CDI - Sanitizer replaced. 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

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all Ready to cook meals in grab n go at 43F and 44F. All meals contain raw meat and raw veggies and were placed inside the WIC to rapidly cool. 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 .

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Mar 20, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground turkey stored directly above RTE ham steaks. CDI - Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed steaks inside the Grab N Go case at 44 - 48F. CDI - Meat was moved to WIC to cool back to 41F. EHS 3 day verification visit required 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 .

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Nov 22, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed one handwashing sink without papers towels to properly dry hands. CDI -PIC corrected action by adding box of single service napkins.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −1

Repeat violation

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Establishment could not provide thermometer. 10 day verification visit required.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking hand sink inside the meat market. PIC stated that a work order has been submitted.

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Aug 14, 2024 A 96.5 · 3 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed employee health agreement with only 5 illnesses. Document missing salmonella non-typhoid. CDI - EHS provided updated poster. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#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 raw meats stacked in retail grab n go customer case above 41F. CDI - Items were placed inside the case prior to EHS arrival and were moved to WIF for rapid cooling. REPEAT. 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 .

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

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Apr 12, 2024 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded