A98

FOOD LION #1584 MARKET

8010 CAMBRIDGE COMMONS DR, Charlotte, NC 28215

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300214

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedAug 5, 2026

Inspections on record39

On record sinceSep 27, 2013

Score history

Sep 27, 2013Higher is betterAug 5, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 5, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

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 raw chicken breast in a box in the WIC stored over top of raw pork. Ensure proper storage order arrangement is done. -CDI- PIC rearranged to reflect proper storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed seafood in the WIC in a crate box. Crate box was less than 6 inches off of the floor. Ensure that all food is maintained at least 6 inches off of the floor. -CDI- PIC lifted foods so that they were 6 inches off of the floor.

#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. Observed shelving in the WIC with buildup of residue and debris present. Observed basin of the hand sink with silty residue present. Sink is properly caulked to the wall, however hand sink is sloped slightly downward so any residue from handwashing is not directly going down the drain. EHS guided PIC to clean the sink more frequently and adjust so that all water and residue slopes down into the drain. Ensure that non-food contact surfaces are cleaned and maintained as clean.

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Apr 8, 2026 A 98 · 4 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 several cuts of meat and ground beef in speed racks of the cutting room in packaging packaged by the facility. PIC stated that the meats had been cut, packaged, placed in the WIC to cool, and then taken out to be placed into the grab and go cases. PIC stated that he did not know how long the meat has been sitting on the speed racks in the cutting room for. EHS observed the meats above 41F but below 45F. PIC stated that he would move the packaged meats on the speed racks back into the WIC to cool prior to having the meats go out on the grab and go cases. -CDI- Meats moved to WIC to cool down. EHS observed approximately 10 packaged ground beefs packaged by the facility in the grab and go case above 41F but below 45F. EHS observed that the meats were cut today. PIC stated he would have the meats moved into the WIC. All other meats in the grab and go case were at 41F and below. -CDI- Ground beef moved to the WIC to cool. Ensure that meat that is prepared in the facility is properly cooled prior to going into grab and go cold holding units. Ensure that all TCS foods are maintained at 41F and below. 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 .

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

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 splatter and residue present on some of the single service styrofoam plates. Observed several stacks of single service styrofoam plates with the food contact portions of the plates facing upward. Ensure that the single service plates are stored in a way to prevent potential contamination, such as in the original packaging.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the lids of the dumpsters open. Ensure that dumpster lids and doors are maintained as closed when not in use.

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

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. Observed left over debris and residue present on the floor of the WIF as well as cardboard and tape that shall be cleaned out. Ensure that floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility are maintained as clean.

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Dec 17, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several boxes of food on the floor of the WIF. EHS asked PIC if there had been any deliveries this morning PIC stated that delivery was from yesterday. Ensure that food is put up upon delivery and that food is not held on the floor. -CDI- Food employee started putting up food that was present on the floor.

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

4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed slight rusting on the internal parts of the meat grinder. Ensure that all food contact surfaces are free of rust and corrosion.

#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 cover for condenser fan in main processing room of the facility with dust and residue present. Ensure that all floors walls and ceilings, as well as attachments of such places in the facility are maintained as clean and free from any debris and buildup.

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Aug 25, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Recommend facility buys a new thermometer. The one on site needs more measuring scales.

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed facility with an incomplete employee health policy. CDI. PIC was provided a new copy and education provided on it was well. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafe

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Mar 17, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf -Observed no paper towels at handsink on back wall. -CDI- PIC provided paper towels at handsink.

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Dec 2, 2024 A 99.5 · 5 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager in meat market department or overall store management during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf -Observed no paper towels at handsink on back wall. -CDI- PIC provided paper towels at handsink.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. -Observed food residue in interior of meat grinder. PIC stated meat grinder was cleaned last night. -CDI- PIC will properly wash, rinse, and sanitize grinder before use. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#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. -Observed buildup of food residue on plastic trays used to store packaged meat. PIC stated trays with visible food residue were to be used today.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. -Observed large hole in drain plug in dumpster.

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Aug 28, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 22, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed sanitizer in dispenser not reading. Sanitizer connected to hot water, only hot water comes out. Water needs to be 75F as mentioned on sanitizer directions. Facility had other sanitizers to use until the dispenser gets fixed.

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Jan 23, 2024 A 98.5 · 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. Boxes observed on top of hand washing sink in prep room. Do not store items on hand washing sinks. Only use for employee hand washing. CDI - Boxes removed from hand sink.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Knives stored on tray with standing water with dead flies in water. Employee stated these were clean knives from last night. Store clean utensils where they aren't exposed to contamination. CDI - Knives placed in wash vat to be re-washed.

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Aug 10, 2023 A 100 · 2 violations

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Dumpster outside does not have a lid. PIC states they ordered this dumpster to deal with throwing away the large amount of food after the store lost power 2 days ago. 0 pts.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Apr 20, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a can of beef stored directly on the floor in the WI. CDI. PIC removed

#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 sanitizer to be quart while facility has chlorine base strips. CDI. PIC ordered new ones.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Dec 5, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 22, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaks on the floor in the meat prep area. Needs to be repaired.

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Apr 13, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a bottle of water stored directly in the hand sink. CDI. PIC removed.

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Nov 18, 2021 A 99 · details not yet loaded