A99

FOOD LION #1262 MARKET

7400 CANDLEWYCK LN, Charlotte, NC 28226

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300225

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedMay 28, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceJul 29, 2013

Score history

Jul 29, 2013Higher is betterMay 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

May 28, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

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

4-204.120 Equipment compartments that are subject to accumulation of moisture shall be sloped to an outlet that allows complete draining. Observed WIF and cutting room with condensate from cooling units dripping onto boxes of food.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at hand sink in men’s bathroom.

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

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lid open and trash on ground.

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Nov 18, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer dispensing over 500ppm quat during inspection. CDI - Maintenance contacted during inspection, facility to dilute to proper concentrations until repair. 1 pt.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Corrected during inspection

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trash receptacle conveniently located near handsink during inspection. CDI - Trashcan placed adjacent to handsink. 0 pts.

#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 various cracked and chipped floor tiles throughout facility during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 0 pts.

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Jul 3, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink in prep area leaking heavily from the bottom. Repair necessary. 1 pt.

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Mar 28, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 7, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 2, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations

#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2

Corrected during inspection

3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed food employee with no gloves portioning out pre cooked crab legs into separate bags using his bare hands. CDI PIC had employee discard those bags of crab legs. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee engaged in food prep (portioning crab legs) with no beard guard.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer under fans. PIC stated a work order will be put in.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed excessive waste stored around dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lids open at the time of the inspection.

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Mar 21, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Corrected during inspection

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. EHS observed empty soda cans in service sink. CDI PIC removed empty soda cans. -0 points

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Nov 22, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 29, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 30, 2023 A 99.5 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

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. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed packaged whole muscle meat stored below a tray of with three (3) packaged containers of ground meatloaf mix on WIC speedrack. CDI - PIC and EHS reorganized speedrack trays to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided establishment with storage order chart for WIC. Note: Food employee was observed rotating contents of speed racks to storefront grab and go coolers prior to end of inspection. Contents of each rack were placed and prepared earlier in the shift and were set to be placed at properly separated raw animal food storage at customer service areas.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

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 food thermometer in meat department with dead battery. PIC located screwdriver to open thermometer, which was then made functional by replacing dead battery with a replacement that was available in meat department at time of inspection.

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one (1) food employee engaged in food prep (placing ground meats into individual single service trays) without an effective hair restraint.

#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 two (2) stacks of single service meat trays (one at grinder, one at prep table) for use by meat department employees with exposed food contact surfaces exposed. CDI - Packages were reoriented to prevent potential contamination.

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Jan 27, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 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 . For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI Observed meat department thermometer not turning on at time of inspection. CDI - PIC retrieved replacement thermometer from readily available supply.

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

Repeat violation

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed approximately seven (7) cardboard boxes at various states of being broken down throughout the WIC and prep area. Conversation with PIC and meat department manager elaborated that delivery was not being processed at time of inspection. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. REPEAT Note: Facility has improved dramatically in storage of waste at dumpster receptacle. Trash bags stored adjacent to the dumpster in previous inspection were marked with line item citation 5-501.110 (storage of waste in receptacles) as opposed to the proper line item citation 5-501.115 (discarding of items and litter stored within a waste receptacle enclosure.) Noted improvement in dumpster pad maintenance and previously improperly marked citation are noted as to why citation 5-501.110 is not marked as a repeat.

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Aug 29, 2022 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

#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 a single stack of single service meat containers placed for use by meat department employee on the prep table with food contact surfaces exposed. CDI - Packages were reoriented to prevent potential contamination.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed excessive waste stored on the dumpster pad, including several bags of trash. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lids open at the time of the inspection.

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Jun 1, 2022 A 97.5 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Observed food employee wipe nose with back of hand and pushed up glasses with gloved hands, then moved to handle food products to put on display without first washing hands. CDI - Discussion. Hands washed. - REPEAT - 2 - * Facility has improved with hand washing. Points remain the same *

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing watch. - 0 -

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drinks stored on meat trays. CDI - Drinks removed. - REPEAT - 0.5 -

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Jan 13, 2022 A 97 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee touch mask, glasses, and face and moved to continue food prep without washing hands. CDI - Employee hands washed. - 2 -

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 use trays stored on floor next to meat grinder. CDI - Trays picked up off of the floor. - REPEAT - 1 -

#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 employee lunchbox stored on top of cleaned equipment. CDI - Lunchbox moved to office. Equipment moved to 3 comp sink to be W/R/S. - 0 -

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Sep 7, 2021 A 99 · 4 violations

#31 · 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 ground beef placed into floor display before being fully cooled. CDI - Items moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. - 0.5 -

#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed 2 containers of trays stored on floor in storage. Store items at least 6 ft off the floor to prevent contamination. - 0.5 -

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cover over plastic sealer ripped. Observed prep sink pulled back from the wall. Replace cover. Recaulk prep sink back to wall. - 0 -

#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed sweeping needed to the inside of walk in cooler. - 0 -

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Mar 18, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 18, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 29, 2020 A 97 · 1 violation

#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed some meat items recorded above 41F (see attached). CDI- Cooled downn in freezer. Overstacked. REPEAT

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