A95.5

FOOD LION #2203 DELI

2226 PARK RD, Charlotte, NC 28203

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022226

Latest gradeA (95.5)

Last inspectedSep 30, 2026

Inspections on record45

On record sinceSep 11, 2013

Score history

Apr 15, 2015Higher is betterSep 30, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 30, 2026 A 95.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P -Observed boneless chicken wings in top shelf of chicken grab-and-go retail case above 41F (see temperature chart). TCS foods on lower shelfs were properly cold holding at or below 41F. Ambient temperature at right top corner of cooler was 46F. Ambient temperature at left top corner of cooler was 36F. -All foods were held in unit overnight (over 4 hours). -PIC voluntarily discarded the boneless chicken wings above 41F. -PIC placed work order for cooler repairs and stated containers will no longer be double stacked, to allow for maximum air flow throughout cooler. -3 day verification visit required- EHS will follow up. REPEAT - If same violation is observed during next inspection, facility may be placed on Risk Control Plan for cold holding. 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 opened chub of black forest ham and turkey breast in meat case without date marks. -CDI- PIC verified original prep date by re-printing the date mark sticker and properly added date mark. 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 .

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May 18, 2026 A 96 · 5 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. -Observed food stored inside handsink. -CDI- PIC removed food. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf -Observed no paper towels at handsink by deli slicer. -CDI- Paper towels were supplied.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. -Observed visible food residue and debris among dishes (bowls, whisk, strainers). -CDI- PIC moved dishes to 3-compartment sink to be re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized. 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

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P -Observed all TCS foods in meat/cheese grab-and-go case above 41F (see temperature chart). -All foods were held in unit overnight (over 4 hours). -PIC voluntarily discarded all meat/cheese packages (swiss cheese, black forest ham, cheddar cheese, turkey breast, chicken breast). -Repair cooler. During inspection, PIC submitted work order for cooler repair. -3 day verification visit required- -Observed turkey sub sandwich above 41F in retail grab-and-go case. All other TCS foods were properly cold holding at or below 41F. Turkey sub above 41F was observed stored towards front of retail case, while other TCS foods were stored at back, near cold air vents. -CDI- PIC stated turkey sub was stored in unit since yesterday. PIC voluntarily discarded the turkey sub above 41F. PIC stated all subs will be stored near back of unit, close to cold air vents in future. PIC will regularly check temperatures throughout unit to ensure proper cold holding. 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

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 bologna and chicken breast held past its 7-day shelf life (bologna 5/14, chicken breast 5/10). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded bologna and chicken breast. 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 .

#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 dark buildup on floors in walk-in freezer. Increase frequency of cleaning to prevent -Increase frequency of cleaning to prevent buildup.

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Jan 22, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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 scissors stored inside handsink. -CDI- PIC removed scissors.

#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 all foods in sliced meat/cheese grab-and-go retail case above 41F (sliced ham, turkey, chicken breast, american cheese, provolone). Observed ambient temperature of unit between 36F. Packages of sliced meat/cheese were observed stacked and not placed in back, near air vents. All foods has been stored in the unit since yesterday. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all the food items in the unit. Ensure food is properly cooled to 41F in WIC after slicing/prepping, before placing in retail case. Ensure food is not stacked high, and it is placed near the cold air vents. 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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Sep 25, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

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 opened bologna chub, sliced turkey, and sliced ham in meat case without a date mark. -CDI- PIC verified prep dates of sliced turkey and sliced ham and properly added date marks. PIC voluntarily discarded the opened bologna chub. 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 .

#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 heavy buildup of food debris along meat case tracks. Increase frequency of cleaning meat case.

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Jun 23, 2025 A 96 · 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 rolling cart being stored in front of hand sink. CDI: Rolling cart was relocated.

#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 cheese, sliced ham and sliced chicken breast above 41F. Items were pushed to the very front of the case. Ambient air of case was 39F. CDI: Out of temperature items were voluntarily discarded. 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

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer being stored on shelving above ready to eat sauces. CDI: Sanitizer was relocated.

#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. Observed heavily torn wrapping pad. Repair.

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Jan 23, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

#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 top layer of food items such as chicken nuggets, wings, rib pieces, mozzarella sticks and chicken above 41F in retail case. Items were overstacked in case. Bottom layer of food items were 41F or below. Ambient air of case was 39F. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn wrapping pad. Repair.

#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 ceiling vents with dust build up. Clean as needed.

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