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A100

FOOD LION #455 MARKET

3609 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD, Matthews, NC 28105
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300037
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedAug 28, 2026
Inspections on record40
On record sinceAug 16, 2013

Score history

7085100 Aug 16, 2013: 100Dec 5, 2013: 99.5Jan 13, 2014: 98.5Apr 30, 2014: 99.5Jul 31, 2014: 100Feb 10, 2015: 99Apr 9, 2015: 98Aug 20, 2015: 98.5Jan 6, 2016: 99.5Jun 3, 2016: 99.5Oct 10, 2016: 99Feb 1, 2017: 99May 18, 2017: 100Oct 10, 2017: 99.5Jan 29, 2018: 99Apr 20, 2018: 100Jul 24, 2018: 100Nov 7, 2018: 99.5Apr 4, 2019: 100Jan 29, 2020: 99Jun 22, 2020: 99Sep 24, 2020: 99Jan 29, 2021: 99.5Jun 4, 2021: 99.5Jul 13, 2021: 99.5Jan 14, 2022: 99Jun 10, 2022: 99Oct 12, 2022: 100Jan 27, 2023: 99Apr 27, 2023: 100Oct 4, 2023: 100Jan 8, 2024: 100Apr 26, 2024: 100Sep 20, 2024: 99Dec 20, 2024: 99.5Mar 10, 2025: 99.5Jul 15, 2025: 99.5Nov 17, 2025: 100Apr 23, 2026: 100Aug 28, 2026: 100
Aug 16, 2013Higher is betterAug 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 28, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 23, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 17, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 15, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing wrist watches while working with food.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed cold water unable to flow at 3 comp sink. This affects sanitizer testing.

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Mar 10, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection was conducted with PIC at Meat Department, Jim, but Store Manager, Michael Richardson, has active CFPM which EHS observed in the office.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 a large package of single-service black trays stored directly on the floor. CDI: PIC removed the package up off of the floor to prevent contamination.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed one of the two dumpster lids damaged and concaving in. EHS advised PIC to contact waste company to have the lid repaired or replaced, so that it is tightly fitting.

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Dec 20, 2024 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 one package of NY strip beef that was holding above 41 degrees F (see temperature chart). Food employee stated that the meat was cut last night, and EHS observed all other packages that were also cut last night to be at 41 degrees F or below. EHS confirmed the unit was holding TCS foods at 41 degrees F or below. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the package of NY strip beef. 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 −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 minor food residue on the non-food contact surfaces of the meat packaging machine. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT VIOLATION. Note: Points deducted but not doubled since all non-food contact surfaces from previous inspection report were not in violation today.

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Sep 20, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection lead by Greta Andrade Rivera EHS with A. Ortiz REHS and PIC Henry White present.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P-Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink with 0 ppm (Quat). Observed sanitizer bag empty, sink was not in use/ no active w/r/s.-CDI- PIC installed new bag and sanitizer concentration tested ( 300 ppm). -0- 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.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed meat grinder equipment left to dry on pooling water, on top of a inverted plastic container. - CDI- Utensils removed for w/r/s. -0.5-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 on white trays on speed racks and debris on non-food contact surfaces of meat grinder gears. All equipment was stored cleaned. -CDI- All items were removed for w/r/s. -0.5-
#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 floors in WIC and WIF need cleaning. -0-

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Apr 26, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 8, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

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Oct 4, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

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Apr 27, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

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Jan 27, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#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 rolling rack in front of hand sink by the walk in cooler at beginning of inspection. CDI: PIC moved rolling rack.

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Oct 12, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 10, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Corrected during inspection
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Nozzle was observed attached to sink, creating continuous pressure. Bell type prevention device not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - PIC removed nozzle.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed cardboard placed on floor in front of the 3 compartment sink saturated with water.

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Jan 14, 2022 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Jul 13, 2021 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jun 4, 2021 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 29, 2021 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Sep 24, 2020 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Jun 22, 2020 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 29, 2020 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 4, 2019 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Nov 7, 2018 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jul 24, 2018 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 20, 2018 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 29, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 10, 2017 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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May 18, 2017 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Feb 1, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 10, 2016 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Jun 3, 2016 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 6, 2016 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Aug 20, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 9, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded

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Feb 10, 2015 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Jul 31, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 30, 2014 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 13, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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Dec 5, 2013 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Aug 16, 2013 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FOOD LION #455 MARKET” or State ID 2060300037). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.