A100
HARRIS TEETER #294 MARKET
4100 CARMEL RD, Charlotte, NC 28226
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300069
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedAug 24, 2026
Inspections on record38
On record sinceJul 24, 2013
Score history
Jul 24, 2013Higher is betterAug 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 24, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 28, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: The Salmon the store is purchasing in ROP package does not state to remove from package before thawing. EHS checked bags and the box.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during the inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction −2
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed shellstock tags in chronological order but the date last used was not written on them, VR needed 5-8-26 REPEAT
Dec 18, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Joint inspection conducted with REHS trainee Isabel Self
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction −1
Follow-up verification required
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed shellstock tag folder with approximately three (3) tags with illegible final dates of sale. A verification will occur no later 12/28/2025.
#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 two (2) bottles of chemicals (sanitizer, dish detergent) stored with unopened spices in spice bin. CDI - PIC rotated chemicals to lower storage to prevent potential contamination.
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed approximately three (3) packages of ROP stored on WIC speed rack, thawing without being removed from deoxygenated environment. EHS advised PIC to open ROP fish immediately upon being placed in WIC.
Aug 25, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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. Briefly observed PIC at start of inspection at service counter while wearing a watch.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
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 approximately three (3) stacks of single service articles (to go box and lids) at storage shelving with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted containers/recovered container stack in its original protective plastic to prevent potential contamination.
Apr 24, 2025 A 98 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Briefly observed paper towel dispenser at department handsink with no paper towels at start of inspection. Replacement towel roll had been placed at deli case counter, but not yet placed within dispenser. CDI - PIC placed paper towel roll into dispenser during initial handwashing.
#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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed one open portion of TCS, non date mark exempt food (sliced deli turkey) in WIC with orange date tag of 4/16. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of date food item. REPEAT.
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed approximately six (6) packages of ROP salmon stored on WIC speed rack, thawing without being removed from deoxygenated environment. CDI - EHS removed thawing fish from deoxygenated environment during temperature checks using thermometer probe; EHS reviewed ROP thawing procedures with PIC and department manager.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed three (3) pans of raw animal food on display (red snapper, oyster, and clams) in trays in seafood display case immersed in undrained ice. Utilize drain pans and/or durable separation (plastic bags, plastic bins, etc.) to separate raw animal foods from undrained ice or water.
Dec 16, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction −1
Repeat violation
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed shellstock tag folder with approximately six (6) tags with no final date of sale and with the previous 3 to 4 months of tags stored in one pocket with no chronological ordering. REPEAT A verification will occur no later than 12/26/204
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed three (3) portions of wrapped chicken kabobs stored above beef kabobs in retail cooler. CDI - EHS and PIC reorganized point of sales cooler to prevent potential contamination; PIC rotated excess beef kabobs to prep area. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction; observed no improper storage of ready-to-eat food and fewer raw animal food items were improperly stored.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed approximately six (6) portions of TCS foods in retail cooler (crab cakes) with orange sell by date tags ranging from 12/14 to 12/15. CDI - PIC voluntarily removed out of date food items from point of sale.
Note: Observed one (1) tag in display case next to RTE seafood marked as 12/7. Per conversation with PIC, store procedure entails keeping RTE seafood items (crab cakes, cooked shrimp, cooked crab legs) in display for less than 24; remainder at the end of the 24 hour period are repackaged and rotated to point of sales cooler. Establishment shall verify that items are properly dated and removed from point of sale prior to expiration date. Items in display case shall either be unmarked if sold within 24 hours or marked with day of preparation if held longer.
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 .
#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 approximately four (4) stacks of single service articles (to go box and lids) at preparation area with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted containers/recovered container stack in its original protective plastic to prevent potential contamination.
Aug 26, 2024 A 97 · 4 violations
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Corrected during inspection
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed proper retention of shellstock tags (at least 3 months of previous tags, with final date of sale printed on tags, held in chronological order.) Observed two (2) portions of shellstock (oysters and mussels) at seafood display case with no tags. Department manager had pulled tags and placed them ion retention binder. CDI - Tags were placed back at point of sale to be held until final portion was sold.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed two (2) portions of fish (mahi mahi and halibut, rotated from point of sale) place to cool in WIC above spices and sauces on WIC speed rack.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed two (2) portions of raw commercial Shrimp empanadas held beneath raw repackaged chicken wings in sales cooler. Observed four (4) repackaged chicken wing bins held above commercial sausage in sales cooler. REPEAT.
CDI - PIC reorganized storage order to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided WIC storage order sticker.
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 inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed four (4) pans of TCS foods (crab cakes, jumbo crab cakes, crab legs, and cooked shrimp) held in display case with no orange date stickers denoting their date of removal from packaging. CDI - Department manager verified dates of defrost and removal of packaging for each tray (08/25, 08/25, 08/26 and 08/24, respectively). Manager attached date stickers to tags. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some improvement; no improper tags were seen attached to sales signs. Items rotated for sale were observed as being properly date marked as needed.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed four (4) individual portions of TCS food (mahi mahi, halibut, and two chicken wing bins) placed at sales cooler without fully cooling to 41F. CDI - PIC rotated items to WIC prior to correction by EHS. EHS provided cooling chart for ambient foods to PIC.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
May 2, 2024 A 97 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (2) boxes of ground beef patties stored above whole muscle roasts and steaks in WIC shelves. Observed two (2) packages of ground pork partially above whole muscle pork loin at grab n go. CDI - PIC and Department employee rotated packages as needed to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided storage order chart for WIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 four (4) packages of TCS food (one package of catfish nuggets, three packages of crab cakes) stored at fish retail cooler above 41F. Packages were dated as having been prepared the day prior; however, other packages placed further within the cold holding portion of equipment, prepared on the same day, were observed as properly cold holding. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of temperature portions of food.
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed four (4) packages of improperly dated (orange date labels placed on packages read as use by ‘6/6’, as opposed to 5/6, or missing dates labels) repackaged RTE food (crab meat packages and cooked shrimp). All adjacent packages were properly dated and PIC and department manager were able to verify that items had been repackaged for sale on the day prior. CDI - Packages were pulled to be properly dated.
Note: Previously cited date marking issue (RTE crab cakes and crab legs were properly dated within case).
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 .
Dec 6, 2023 A 97 · 4 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P
Observed two of two employees in meat department improperly wash hands. Employees washed hands, turned off soiled faucet with bare hands and then dried hands. Hands were recontaminated when employees turned off soiled faucet with barehands. CDI-EHS educated employees and both employees properly washed hands.
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee enter meat department, not wash hands and prep meat for customer. CDI-EHS requested employee wash hands. Hands were washed improperly, employee was educated and then employee properly washed hands.
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction −1
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed missing shell stock tags from September. Only October and November shell stock tags were available. VR required within 10 days to ensure establishment is properly maintaining shell stock tags.
#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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed RTE crab cakes in display case with incorrect date of 10/6. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded RTE TCS food with incorrect date mark.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed table that was severely slanted and not level. When employee was attempting to cut meat, equipment was falling off table. Repair or replace.
Sep 26, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 24, 2023 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 burgers above temperature threshold due to being stacked too high. Burgers were broken down in to smaller portions and moved to walk in cooler to cool at a faster rate.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
observed recently prepared ground burgers stacked 5 patties high directly on top of each other attempting to cool inside of display case during the inspection. CDI- Burgers were moved to walk in freezer to cool at a faster rate.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 single service trays stored open ended and not protected. SIngleservcie trays were inverted during the inspection.
Jan 18, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed open Red Bull container on station by the display case. Ensure that drinks are stored in a manner to prevent possible contamination in an area not used for food preparation. CDI- Drink was discarded during the inspection.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 items such as stuffed tilapia, salmon, ahi tuna, shrimp, and scallops holding above 41F inside of display case. Ensure that items placed inside of this case are 41F.
#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 inside of walk in cooler with debris attached under the storage racks. Recommend a higher cleaning frequency.
Oct 4, 2022 A 99.5 · 4 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 recently made ground burgers inside of display place holding a temperature of 44F. Burgers were moved to walk in cooler to cool below temperature threshold.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
observed recently prepared ground burgers stacked directly on top of each other attempting to cool inside of display case during the inspection. CDI- Burgers were moved to walk in freezer to cool at a faster rate.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Dishes shall be stored in a manner that allows them to effectively air dry. Observed dishes wet stacked directly on top of each other with no air flow.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed paper towel dispenser not feeding paper towels during the inspection. CDI- REHS properly fed paper towels inside of dispenser to achieve hand drying.
May 4, 2022 A 100 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Feb 15, 2022 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jul 20, 2021 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Apr 29, 2021 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jan 13, 2021 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Oct 30, 2020 A 96 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jun 17, 2020 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Dec 6, 2019 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jun 7, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Dec 12, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Aug 2, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Feb 21, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Aug 16, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Mar 30, 2017 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Dec 13, 2016 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jul 11, 2016 A 100 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Mar 18, 2016 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Dec 30, 2015 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Aug 11, 2015 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
May 13, 2015 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jan 7, 2015 A 100 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Sep 22, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
May 9, 2014 A 100 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Nov 8, 2013 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jul 24, 2013 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HARRIS TEETER #294 MARKET” or State ID 2060300069). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.