A99

FRESH MARKET #104 PRODUCE, THE

20623 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD, Cornelius, NC 28031

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022111

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedOct 8, 2026

Inspections on record26

On record sinceNov 13, 2013

Score history

Nov 13, 2013Higher is betterOct 8, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 8, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Establishment bottles juice with correct Consumer Advisory

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed rusting clean-dish storage shelves. Observed a hand juicer with paint chipping off.

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Jan 9, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Establishment packages Juice with correct labeling.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

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 large cart blocking the kitchen hand sink. CDI - Cart was moved.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting clean-dish storage shelves.

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Aug 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Establishment bottles non-TCS fruits only. Labeling advisory is printed on all stickers.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee working in the walk-in cooler without a hair restraint.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting clean-dish storage shelves.

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Jun 9, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed knob for hot water on hand sink stripped. PIC stated work order in and new hand sink being installed.

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Dec 3, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed watermelon cooling at a rate too slow to meet cooling parameters. PIC stated product prepared @8am and @2:30pm product temped above 41F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product. Observed cut brussel sprouts cooling at a rate too slow to meet cooling parameters. PIC stated product prepared @10am. CDI: Education provided and PIC moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling (40F).

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cut watermelon cooling in sealed plastic bags in customer self service case. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product. Observed cut brussel sprouts cooling in sealed plastic bags in customer self-service case. CDI: PIC moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling (40F).

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rust buildup on magnetic knife strip in corner of prep room.

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Feb 2, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 cut watermelon in customer display cold holding at temperatures between 44F and 47F. PIC stated that items have been in display case since day prior. All other TCS foods in display case were at 41F or less and ambient air temperature of display case was measured at 39F. CDI - Watermelon was discarded and PIC has been advised to review cooling procedures for cut watermelon. Watermelon may have missed cooling step and was unable to reach 41F or less due to closed plastic bag/container. -1.5 points- 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 .

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Sep 6, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 15, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer registering low, around 50ppm quat. EHS found that facility has 2 different Quat sanitizer dispensers, the “Kay” sanitizer dispenser was coming out low while the other was at proper concentration. EHS suggested facility only uses dispenser at proper concentration. PIC explained that one dispenser is used for spray bottles, while the other is used for sanitizer bay/buckets. CDI- sanitizer refilled, at proper concentration (100-200ppm quat).

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Aug 19, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

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 opened employee water bottle stored in walk in cooler, directly above packaged food for retail. CDI- drink moved. EHS discussed appropriate drink storage.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep surface to begin inspection. CDI- cell phone moved. REPEAT.

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Jan 25, 2022 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded