A98

FOOD LION #822 MARKET

3009 THE PLAZA, Charlotte, NC 28205

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300215

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedSep 3, 2026

Inspections on record39

On record sinceJul 12, 2013

Score history

Jul 12, 2013Higher is betterSep 3, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 3, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate

Corrected during inspection

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . PIC unable to provide food thermometer. CDI- Food employee located thermometer. EHS confirmed accuracy.

#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. Trays used for raw meets stored on floor. Remove to above 6 inches.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Gaskets of walk-in need replacing. *REPEAT* 4-101.11 (B) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Large scissors held in knife storage beginning to rust. CDI- PIC removed item to be discarded.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

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 fans on vents with heavy dust accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT*

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Apr 7, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one ceiling vents leaking water onto floor, one ceiling vent leaking water onto prep table. Vent leaking onto prep table had are rust near fan. *REPEAT* PIC placing work order.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

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Nov 4, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 Over no paper towels or other approved alternative for hand drying at hand washing sink. RPEAT CDI. Paper towels were added during inspection. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed visible debris in hand washing sink. CDI.. Sink was cleaned out.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed warming pad on sealing equipment in need or replacement.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 trays stacked as clean on speed rack, used to store packaged meats ( after meat has been wrapped) with visible raw meat on trays. CDI.. Trays were moved to w/r/s

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Jul 8, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Facility packages grounds and ribs. No ribs were on display at time of inspection.

#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 or approved alternative for hand drying at handwashing sink. CDI..Paper towels were added

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

Repeat violation

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 food stored on floor in WIF.. CDI..Boxes were picked up and stored on shelf.REPEAT

#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 single service trays stored face side up not in protective packaging. CDI.. Trays were placed face side down.

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Mar 3, 2025 A 99.5 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

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 directly in front of hand sink. CDI. PIC removed

#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 box of raw shrimp stored on floor in WIC freezer. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-

#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. Observed multiple single use items stored directly on the floor in the storage area.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Corrected during inspection

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaks on the floor in the prep area. CDI. PIC fixed the leaks.

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Nov 4, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up plan. CDI. PIC was provided one. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 hand sink without paper towel. CDI. PIC replaced.

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Jul 25, 2024 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. Observed multiple single use items stored directly on the floor in the storage area.

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Mar 28, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation

#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. Observed hand sink without paper towel. CDI. PIC replaced.

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Nov 13, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

#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 crate on handwashing sink. -CDI- PIC removed item. -1-

#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 boxes of raw meat on floor in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-

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Aug 7, 2023 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 handwashing sink with paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels because it was in need of new batteries. -CDI- PIC placed a box of paper towels above dispenser. **REPEAT** -1-

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Apr 10, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

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 coffee creamer stored in hand wash sink. Employee stated they do no use this sink. CDI-Hand sink was cleared of items for hand washing use. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed broken paper towel dispenser at other hand sink. Employee stated dispenser had been broken for a couple days and they would just open up the dispenser. CDI-Dispenser was opened so paper towels were accessible and a box of paper towels were also placed beside this hand sink.

#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 For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw items like pork chops, chicken, sausages, and country ham stored over RTE items like hotdogs, cooked ribs, and spiral ham. CDI-Storage order was corrected so RTE items are stored above raw foods to prevent cross contamination.

#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. Observed broken paper towel dispenser at hand sink and broken light fixture. Make repair or replace. PIC placed work order for light fixture.

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Jan 10, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 18, 2022 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded