A97.5

FOOD LION #748 MARKET

4709 TUCKASEEGEE RD, Charlotte, NC 28208

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300219

Latest gradeA (97.5)

Last inspectedOct 16, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceJun 28, 2013

Score history

Jun 28, 2013Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 97.5 · 5 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 a sealed package of raw chicken being stored inside handwashing sink. CDI- PIC removed the chicken product. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no form of hand drying at the handwashing sink. CDI- PIC provided paper towels.

#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 packages of raw chicken stored directly over packages of raw boneless steak on the speed rack in the WIC. CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 meat grinder stored as clean with visible raw meat debris and built up on food contact surfaces that hasn't been cleaned since yesterday. CDI- PIC WR/S equipment. 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

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 soiled meat pad at the meat packaging station in need of replacement. PIC will order new heating pads.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster. PIC will order a replacement.

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Jun 10, 2026 A 98.5 · 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 at customer grab&go 80%-20% ground beef (6), 73%-27% ground beef (8), NY strip steak (3), and beef ribeye steak (3) above 41F. See Temp Chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food which were prepared yesterday. PIC will place workorder to ensure equipment is accurately functioning. 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 .

#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 . Observed PIC's thermometer not turning on. PIC obtained another thermometer. EHS educated PIC on using the thin probe part and not the infrared portion for temperature checking of TCS foods.

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Feb 10, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 6, 2025 A 96 · 3 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a speed rack near meat grinder with cut ribeye steak, ground beef, and NY strip steak above 41F from 10:40AM-10:50AM. CDI - PIC several items of each type of raw meat were voluntarily discarded. PIC also verify temperatures with own thermometer. Refer to the temperature chart. No accurate conclusion could be reached regarding the cause of the processed meat exceeding 41°F. PIC stated after the meat is processed it's placed in WIC to be cooled down and later moved to customer grab and go shelves. 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 .

#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 . Observed thin probe thermometer not functioning properly. CDI - PIC obtained thin probe thermometer from another department.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy ice build up on WIF#1 door frame, floors, and A/C unit. Ice build up is not allowing door to close properly. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair .Observed ice build up inside of WIF#2 on A/C unit pipes and walls. PIC will call for repairs.

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Jun 25, 2025 A 97.5 · 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 packaged raw beef tenderloin and raw NY strip steak above 45F in customer grab and go C/H case. Digital thermometer of C/H case went from 45F-54F during inspection. On-site technician came to troubleshooting C/H case. EHS measured ambient air of C/H case at lower shelf and upper shelf. Temperature at the lower shelf was 48 and upper shelf 54F. PIC stated foods were prepared around 2:00PM and moved the food from all four shelves back to WIC to quickly cool down. Towards the end of the inspection on-site technician was able to fix issue with C/H case. EHS verified C/H case ambient air was observed at 38F. 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 −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ambient air of customer grab and go C/H above 41. PIC stated the C/H case was in defrost but wasn't sure what time it started and the temperature continued to rise up from 48F to 54F. Towards the end of the inspection on-site technician was able to fix issue with C/H case. EHS verified C/H case ambient air was observed at 38F. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer with heavy ice build up on door seal not allowing door to fully close and ice build up behind HVAC unit.

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Dec 16, 2024 A 99 · 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 box of seafood stored on the floor in walk in freezer. CDI - Box of seafood was placed on the storage rack.

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer with heavy ice build up on door seal not allowing door to fully close and ice build up behind HVAC unit.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed grey bus tub being used to catch dripping water from 3-comp-sink. Work order has been placed.

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Sep 3, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed both walk in freezer with heavy ice build up on doors and behind HVAC unit. PIC stated work order will be placed. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed metal shelve in walk in cooler with broken supporting leg. EHS suggested not putting any food on shelf as it can collapse. PIC stated work order will be placed.

#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 vents attached to both ceiling cooling units with heavy dust and debris build up. PIC stated worker order will be placed.

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Apr 18, 2024 A 96.5 · 6 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P Spoke to food employee on process on how to clean the meat grinder. Food employee stated he only uses hot water to clean in place. CDI - PIC educated PIC to make sure food employees knows the proper process of cleaning in place requires washing, rinse and sanitizing equipment. 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 .

#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 black Styrofoam boxes on floor near RIC. CDI - PIC put items on metal rack.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door seal of WIF damaged and causing large amount of ice buildup around the door.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed garbage/debris all over floor outside near receptacles. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed no drain plugs on receptacles.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 baseboard tiles chipped and cracked near WIF and WIC.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed cell phone on prep table near wrapping station.

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Nov 28, 2023 A 96.5 · 5 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 Observed no paper towel at only hand sink. CDI PIC provided paper towels

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door seal of WIF damaged and causing large amount of ice buildup around the door. REPEAT 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed heat wrap pad with several cuts across it. Observed cardboard under prep table leg. PIC removed cardboard. REPEAT

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −2

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand-sink foot pedal not working properly. EHS unable to wash her hands because this is the only hand sink in the meat department. EHS advised PIC to have repaired asap. PIC attempted to repair but will put in a work order today. Observed the fan leaking in the WIC. Water was leaking on boxes of packaged meat. EHS had PIC move boxes of food that was directly below the leak. PIC will put in a work order today.

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

Repeat violation

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

Corrected during inspection

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food stored on single service trays. CDI PIC moved employee items.

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Aug 29, 2023 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 . Observed no thermometer in meat department. Employee stated that manager keeps thermometer with him and he’s not here today. CDI PIC got a thermometer from the office and left in the meat department.

#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 food on the floor in the WIF.

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket seal on WIF damaged and causing large amount of ice build up around door. Door is very hard to open and close. REPEAT 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed both heat wrap pads with cuts across them. They are not smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT

#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 floor and base board tiles cracked and chipping near WIF.

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Jun 12, 2023 A 97.5 · 3 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed various products to be > 41 F at display case. Refer to temperature chart. Items had been in cold holding unit for an hour prior to inspection. CDI - All products relocated to walk-in freezer where they began to cool down towards < 41 F. -1.5- 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.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice buildup surrounding perimeter of both WIF doors and ice buildup below fans inside right WIF. Gasket/seal damaged at right WIF door. Repair and ensure equipment is fully functioning, preventing buildup. REPEAT: 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed both heat wrap pads with multiple large cuts across the the fabric. It is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. -1-

#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 non-functional paper towel dispenser during inspection. Paper towels accesible. Repair equipment. -0-

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Jan 20, 2023 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 ice buildup surrounding perimeter of left WIF door and ice buildup below fans in right WIF. Ensure equipment is fully functioning, preventing buildup. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed both heat wrap pads with multiple large cuts across the the fabric. It is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

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Jul 18, 2022 A 100 · details not yet loaded