A98.5

FOOD LION #971 MARKET

931 N WENDOVER RD, Charlotte, NC 28211

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300224

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedAug 7, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceJul 3, 2013

Score history

Jul 3, 2013Higher is betterAug 7, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 7, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Facility only prepares raw ground beef, sirloin steak, and ribeye steaks for packaging. All other raw/cooked proteins arrive to store pre-packaged. No fresh seafood on site.

#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. EHS observed raw ground turkey stored above raw beef in WIC. EHS provided education on storage order. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. No contamination observed. (1.5) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 . EHS observed approved thin probe thermometer at meat department non-functional. PIC stated a new thermometer will be order. CDI - PIC replaced thermometer with extra thermometer from produce department. (0)

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Dec 11, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed cleaner spray bottle on shelf above on prep table CDI PIC moved cleaner bottle. REPEAT

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

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed a blown light bulb in the WIF.

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Aug 25, 2025 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer water in 3 comp Quat sink below 50 ppm. Water was 107F. CDI The compartment was drained and the sanitizer retested at 200 ppm Quat. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer spray bottle on shelf above single service trays. CDI PIC moved sanitizer bottle.

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

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of food directly on the floor in the WIF.

#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 2 torn wrapping pads. Observed leaking fan unit in prep room.

#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 a large amount of ice buildup on the floor and wall of the WIF. EHS advised PIC to have door closure looked at.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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 cracked edging tiles near 3 comp sink and back door.

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May 27, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC with expired FPM certification For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#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 torn wrapping pad. Observed leaking fan unit in prep room. Repair

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

Repeat violation

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Nov 13, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 single service meat trays on shelving with food debris on sides of items.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn wrapping pad.

#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 cracked edging tiles near 3 comp sink.

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Aug 26, 2024 A 98 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink with malfunctioning paper towel dispenser. CDI: Paper towels were placed at hand sink.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed ground beef, and NY strip steaks above 41F in retail case. Ribeyes in same case were 41F or lower. Ambient air of case was 36-39F. CDI: Items were moved to walk in cooler to cool. 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 .

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Mar 28, 2024 A 99 · 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. Observed malfunctioning paper towel dispenser at only hand sink. CDI: PIC opened dispenser to make paper towels accessible.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Jan 23, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed accessibility hand sink in male restroom without soap. CDI - PIC provided soap from readily accessible supply.

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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. EHS observed one (1) package of ground beef stored under ground turkey at retail cooler shelves. Observed one (1) box of ground beef chuck stored above whole muscle meat on WIC shelves. CDI - Storage order was adjusted by PIC and department manager at points of storage and display. EHS provided storage order charts for reach in units and WIC to PIC. REPEAT Note: No escalation in point deduction due to observed improvement from previous inspection; no ready to eat food was observed at risk of contamination, and fewer portions of raw animal food were improperly stored. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 Observed cart of raw animal foods held at ambient temperature for extended period of time during restocking. Observed two (2) packages of chicken placed from cart to grab n go cooler at above 41F; all other items were at 41F or below.. EHS observed minimal cooling from grab n go cart. CDI - Department manager rotated cart and chicken packages to WIC for corrective cooling. EHS observed all products at 41F or below prior to end of inspection. 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 .

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

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. Observed two (2) wedge knives stored between knife case and wall. CDI - Knives were rotated to wash basin of 3 compartment sink for corrective cleaning.

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Oct 6, 2023 A 98.5 · 5 violations

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

Corrected during inspection

3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed one (1) package of smoked turkey legs in the walk in freezer with damaged plastic wrap, exposing food to ice build up and environmental contamination. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of exposed food.

#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 a tray of approximately four (4) packages of fully cooked deli ham stored under a tray of raw ham on speed rack in WIC. 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. EHS observed three (3) packages of ground turkey stored over ground beef and two (2) packages of raw chicken cutlet stored over pork cutlets on retail cooler shelves. CDI - Storage order was adjusted by PIC at points of storage and display. EHS provided storage order charts for reach in units and WIC to PIC. 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 one (1) package of sealed chopped steak pieces on floor of walk in freezer. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of intact package.

#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 intact single service trays in plastic packaging stored on the floor of meat department. CDI - PIC elevated bagged trays to available elevated storage (crates)

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed broken sink in accessibility stall of male restroom. Need repaired. Other available handsink was clean, stocked, and in good repair.

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Jun 7, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation

#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 employee health policy to not list all 6 reportable diagnosed illnesses. - CDI - EHS provided PIC with updated copy of employee health policy to post. PIC discussed employee health policy with employees with EHS present. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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Nov 3, 2022 A 96.5 · 4 violations

#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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed meat residue in interior of meat grinder and on shaft from meat grinder. CDI, shaft removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize. Meat grinder to be Washed/Rinsed/Sanitized in place.

#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 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 raw proteins cold holding above 41F at store display. PIC states items were stacked to high. Observed ambient temperature of 39F at display. CDI, items discarded by PIC.

#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 large pile of single use meat trays stored on floor in area where they are exposed to splashing from hand sink. Items need to be relocated.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed large amounts of trash between wall and dumpster in back. Need cleaning.

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