A99

FRESH MARKET #204 PRODUCE, THE

10828 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28277

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022801

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedOct 21, 2026

Inspections on record22

On record sinceMar 23, 2015

Score history

Mar 23, 2015Higher is betterOct 21, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 21, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P - Observed food employee handle soiled spray arm to wash equipment at 3 compartment sink and then use same gloves to handle food and food preparation. CDI, employee removed gloves and washed hands.

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

4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed some clean containers wet stacked above 3 compartment sink on drying rack.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Repeat violation

4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed soiled cloth stored on clean drainboard of 3 compartment sink.

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Apr 29, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed clean drainboard of 3 compartment sink accumulating soil and in need of cleaning.

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Sep 29, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf Observed food thermometer not accurately calibrated . CDI, new thermometer provided. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI

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Feb 28, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Produce Prep Room is refrigerated. PIC stated all cut fruits begin cooling in the prep room and complete their cooling process in the Produce WIC. EHS observed the beginning of the cooling process during inspection.

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

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in container filled with exclusively water during inspection. CDI - PIC emptied bucket and refilled with sanitizer with concentration of roughly 100ppm quat. 0.5 pts.

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

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple cambro containers being stored as clean while wet stacked together. Ensure all equipment is properly dried before stacking together. 0 pts.

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

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee speaker being stored above food prep area during inspection. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not risk contamination of customer food or equipment. 0 pts.

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Nov 8, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

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 cracked floor tile in front of prep sink and low grout lines throughout prep area. Repair needed.

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Mar 6, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#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 cleaning needed on walk in cooler shelving to remove any dirt and debris residue.

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

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 cleaning needed on walk in cooler flooring specifically under walk in cooler shelving to remove black buildup on floors.

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Oct 26, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: At time of inspection there were no TCS items inside produce cooler.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed facility’s thermometer not operational during inspection. VR required within 10 days.

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Apr 26, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Certified food protection manager was not onsite during inspection. PIC, certified as a food protection manager shall be onsite during operations. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed 2 containers of cut cantaloupe, a watermelon cut in half and 1 container of honeydew being held on rolling cart in prep room above 41F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single use foam trays being stored on a shelf above prep counter outside of their original packaging flipped right side up. CDI: PIC inverted foam trays to prevent contamination.

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Dec 1, 2022 A 100 · details not yet loaded