A99.5

FOOD LION #748 DELI

4709 TUCKASEEGEE RD, Charlotte, NC 28208

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023752

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 16, 2026

Inspections on record16

On record sinceApr 19, 2021

Score history

Apr 19, 2021Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a small leak in the bakery handwashing sink causing it to drip onto the floor. PIC will place work order.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing from outdoor dumpster.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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 in both WIF food and debris on the floors and underneath shelving. Increase frequency of cleaning inside unit.

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Jun 10, 2026 A 99.5 · 4 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed several metal pans wet stacked on drainboard of 3-comp-sink from yesterday. CDI - PIC rewashed/rinsed/sanitized and position equipment to properly air dry.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

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 build up on outer surfaces of blue funnel stored cleaned used to filled chip bags. REPEAT 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 build up on deli case railing. Increase frequency of cleaning.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Corrected during inspection

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 in WIF food and debris on the floors and underneath shelving. Increase frequency of cleaning inside unit. 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 food debris and buildup on floors and walls near rotisserie oven. Increase frequency of cleaning surrounding area.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed black shoes and black jackets stored on top of single service boxes in storage room. Observed personal phone and keys stored on top of prep table in bakery area. CDI - PIC removed all items.

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Dec 5, 2025 A 95 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand washing signage at 3 out of the 4 hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC provided hand washing signs. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no form of hand drying at 2 out of 4 hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC obtained 2 boxes of paper towels. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed piece of raw chicken inside handwashing sink near 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC cleaned hand washing sink.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed in use sanitizer spray bottle at 0PPM. Test was completed with PIC's and EHS's test kit. CDI - PIC obtained fresh sanitizer from wall dispenser. 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 inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed buttermilk wash in flip top unit above 41F made from 9:00AM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded solution. 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 . 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed grab and go deli case sliced cheeses and meats above 41F 3-4 days ago. See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded foods. No issues were observed with grab and go deli case. 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 .

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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Jul 7, 2025 A 93.5 · 6 violations

Inspector comments: Hood system is not currently being used from unknown electrical issues, fryers are not being used. 3rd party company will conduct repairs today.

#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2

Corrected during inspection

3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed employee cutting strawberries with bare hands on (wash) drain board of 3-comp-sink. CDI - EHS instructed employee to only use prep sink and to use gloves when preparing ready to eat foods. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed three hand washing sink with no hand washing signage. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed two hand washing sinks with no paper towels or dispensers near 3-comp-sink and prep sink for proteins. CDI - PIC was able to obtain rolls of paper towels for each sink and will installed paper towel dispensers. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed cleaning sponges inside hand washing sink near prep sink. CDI -PIC discarded sponges.

#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 a couple of open bags of uncooked bread chicken stored over open bags of cooked chicken tenders and wings, and open bags of cherry turnover pasteries and pita bread. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 in deli display case sliced German bologna with discard date of 07-04 and sliced oven baked ham with discard date of 07-06. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both items. 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 .

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed WIF with wall thermometer not functioning and no thermometer inside WIF. PIC will obtain secondary thermometer for inside WIF. Ambient air inside WIF was observed at 14F.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no quaternary sanitizer test strips during inspection. CDI - PIC was able to obtain quaternary sanitizer test strips.

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Jan 14, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 5, 2024 A 94 · details not yet loaded