A98.5

FOOD LION #276 MARKET

7400 THE PLAZA, Charlotte, NC 28215

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300211

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedSep 16, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceOct 11, 2013

Score history

Oct 11, 2013Higher is betterSep 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 16, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf 1 hand washing sink was missing paper towels. Hand washing sinks must be equipped with paper towels. CDI - PIC placed paper towels at hand sink.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Sanitizer dispenser is leaking and not dispensing properly. Repair sanitizer dispenser.

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May 13, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

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. Screwdriver and hammer stored on top of box of gloves. Do not store items on top of single-use or single-service articles that could contaminate the items.

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Jan 29, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 23, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 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 No paper towels at 1 hand sink in department. Paper towels must be available at all hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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. Clean shelves in walk-in cooler and clean retail coolers where packaged meat is put out for customers.

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Mar 14, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 residue on multiple plastic trays stored as clean. Per PIC, food is not placed directly on trays, only packaged meat is stored on trays. -CDI- PIC placed trays in 3-compartment sink to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

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Aug 6, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 employee place single service trays where raw meat was then put them up in storage for use. CDI- All trays discarded.

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May 16, 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 floor with low grout.

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Nov 8, 2023 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 Raw ground beef in walk-in cooler measured 51F and began cooling at 9:40AM. Walk-in cooler door was held open so it was unclear if the meat never reached 41F, or if the door being opened later rose it to above 41F. TCS foods must cool to 41F within 4 hours of preparation. TCS foods in cold holding must measure 41F or less. CDI - Raw ground beef moved to walk-in freezer and measured 40F at 2:45PM. 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 .

#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 2 packages of raw ground beef in retail cooler measured 43-44F. Sticker stated that ground beef began cooling at 12:40PM. Use walk-in cooler to cool TCS foods. Do not place TCS foods above 41F in retail cooler. CDI - All packages that were prepared at 12:40PM were moved to walk-in cooler to cool. 0 pts. 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Gasket on walk-in cooler door is torn. Replace gasket. 0 pts.

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