A99.5

WALMART DELI #5879

11145 BRYTON TOWN CENTER DR, Huntersville, NC 28078

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022606

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 12, 2026

Inspections on record34

On record sinceAug 22, 2013

Score history

Aug 22, 2013Higher is betterOct 12, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 12, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Establishment uses TPHC for all items on hot bar. Start and end times are tracked using dry erase markers for each item. Written procedures for each item are located in kitchen near fryers.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed lower portion of deli walk in cooler gasket torn and hanging. Repair/replace gasket. -0 points-

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 inner surfaces of sliding doors on hot bar with food splash. Observed gaskets of sliding doors on cold case with minor food debris. -0.5 points-

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Jun 25, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations

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

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored on shelving in walk in deli cooler that is less than 6 inches above the floor. -0 points-

#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 employee preparing food while wearing a wrist watch. -0 points-

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

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 plywood pallet being used as shelving in raw chicken walk in cooler. Replace plywood with shelving that is non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. -0.5 points-

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Dec 15, 2025 A 99.5 · 4 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 heat resistant gloves and sanitizer spray bottle stored in handwashing sink near three compartment sink. CDI - Items were removed. -0 points-

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed blast chiller not functioning and taken out of service. Blast chiller is used to cool rotisserie chickens for cold holding in customer grab and go case. Establishment is using deli freezer and deli walk in cooler to cool rotisserie chickens until repairs are made. Cooling procedures for rotisserie chickens using blast chiller and walk in cooler/freezer were reviewed with PIC. -0 points-

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 residues in gaskets of sliding doors on deli case. Sliding doors on the deli side as well as the customer side are in need of cleaning. -0.5 points-

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

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed closed bottle of water stored on drain board of prep sink. Designate an area for the storage of employee drinks away from food, equipment, and utensils. -0 points-

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Jul 18, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed unattended whole deli turkey stored on slicer. Deli turkey had a temperature of 52F. CDI - Turkey was returned to deli case to cool to 41F or less. PIC has been advised to return deli meats to cold case when not being used. -0 points- 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 .

#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 boxes of single use food containers stored less than 6 inches above the floor. -0.5 points-

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Mar 4, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed employees not wash hands before donning gloves to prepare food trays at start of inspection. CDI- EHS educated PIC on when to wash procedures. PIC had employees wash hands.

#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 all pulled bbq sandwiches at both HH grab n go units temping below 135F. CDI- PIC removed items to be reheated to 165F. 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 5, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 16, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 - A spoon, tongs and a knife stored clean with food debris build up. *CDI - PIC placed them into 3-comp sink dirty section to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. NOTE: No points deducted due to severity. 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 .

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P- *Observed - Backflow prevention device broken on can wash. PIC was unaware of it being broken as it was placed on top as if working, PIC placed work order for it to be repaired. A verification visit will be conducted within 72 hours to verify backflow device is repaired and violation has been corrected

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. *Observed - re-caulking needed along base boards at random spots. PIC placed work order for this to be done.

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Apr 11, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without their CFM certificate. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

Repeat violation

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several plastic containers stacked wet. REPEAT

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Jan 2, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P OBSERVED employee touch device with gloved hands and touched food with the same gloves. CDI..Employee washed hands and changed gloves.

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

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several plastic containers stacked wet.

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Sep 21, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 9, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 dust and residues on fans in walk in cooler. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0.5 points-

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Jan 25, 2023 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded