A98.5

FOOD LION #518 MARKET

9100 S TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28273

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300209

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedJul 16, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceAug 16, 2013

Score history

Aug 16, 2013Higher is betterJul 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 16, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap for the hand washing sink upon arrival. -CDI- Soap was provided. (1 pt)

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gaskets and a damaged door on the WIC and WIF. Repair/replace damaged gaskets and repair damaged door. (0.5 pts)

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking pipe at hand sink causing pooled water on the floor. PIC stated that they have already placed a work order for the leaking pipe. (0 pts)

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Nov 19, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 Ground beef recorded above 41F. Ribeye in grab and go recorded above 41F. CDI - Discarded. 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Shelf for display case bent and damaged. Repair/Replace.

#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. Floor damaged and wood subfloor exposed in reach in freezer. Repair

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Jul 21, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 multiple boxes of fully cooked ribs stored on top of or directly beneath raw boxes of country ham on the front left shelf inside WIC. CDI-PIC corrected storage order For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.16(A) Provide receptacles of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. Observed facilities dumpster with open lids due to being full. EHS spoke with PIC about using a larger dumpster or more frequent pick ups. Facility’s trash gets picked up once a week regularly unless requested for additional pick ups.

#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 moderate amount of dark build up on ceiling tiles above raw meat grinder near WIC.

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Apr 21, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

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

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed a stack of cleaned large red trays for the speed racks to be wet nested on the sanitizer basin drain board.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed multiple large red trays for the speed racks to have cracks, holes, and to have the top layer of the trays peeling off. PIC stated he will have his next employee in comb through the trays they have and the store manager will order new ones.

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Jan 24, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 16, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed packaged raw ground beef from the previous above 41F in the cutting room (see temp chart). Food employee stated that items were taken from WIC and sat out for about 20 mins and were in the process of being placed out in the grab and go area. CDI-Food employee placed items back into WIC to cool. EHS spoke with PIC about not staging items in the cutting room before being placed on the grab and go due to room being 50F ambient temperature and potential for TCS to get out of temperature before being set out on the display. Repeat, but points remain at half due to number of items out of temperature and grab and go items within temp. 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 .

#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 significant dust build up air vents above cutting table and minor buildup on the ceiling above the grinder.

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Mar 22, 2024 A 98 · 2 violations

#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 multiple packages of raw chicken overstacked in customer grab n go cooler holding above 41F. See temperature chart. All items towards the back of cooler were 39F. CDI- all items holding above 41F voluntarily discarded, and EHS discussed overstacking with 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#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 no thermometer in department. PIC stated that their previous thermometer recently broke and they just ordered a new one yesterday. Verification visit will occur no later than 4/1 to ensure that facility has working thin probe thermometer.

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Nov 3, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

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 service black trays left open-ended on shelving. Single service trays shall be inverted to provide protection from contamination such as dust, debris, flies landing, or spills.

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

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Caulk 3 comp sink to wall to create seal.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Repeat violation

6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed vents in main refrigerated room with build up left attached. Recommend a higher cleaning frequency.

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Jul 6, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

#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 vent system with dust build up above main room cutting station.

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Apr 24, 2023 A 98 · 2 violations

#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 boxes stored on top of hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. CDI - PIC moved boxes. - 1 -

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of shrimp stored on floor of Walk-in freezer. - 1 -

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Jan 4, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

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Oct 14, 2022 A 98 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw pork over ready to eat pork pot sticker in walk in cooler. CDI-PIC rearranged storage order. 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. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. CDI- PIC rearranged storage order.

#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 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 2 rolling carts with several racks of packaged ground beef as well as several racks of packaged skirt steaks cold holding in the main prep area at 45F. The ambient air temperature in the main prep area was 47F and PIC stated items were waiting to go onto storefront for customer grab and go. CDI-PIC placed rolling carts in walk in cooler to rapidly cool back to 41F.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI. Observed a damaged and inoperable thin probe thermometer. VR-a verification visit will be conducted within 10 days to verify new working thermometer in meat department.

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Mar 2, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 15, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 27, 2021 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Repair leaking faucet at 3-comp sink.

#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1

Repeat violation

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. Clean floor in walk-in cooler. Clean dust from walls in market area.

#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - C. Replace cracked light shields on fixtures in market area.

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May 26, 2021 A 99 · details not yet loaded