A99

FOOD LION #617 MARKET

4001 SUNSET RD, Charlotte, NC 28216

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300227

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedJul 20, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceSep 17, 2013

Score history

Sep 17, 2013Higher is betterJul 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 20, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation

#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 box of cornish hens on floor in walk-in freezer. PIC moved items to shelving.

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Mar 13, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation

#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 one of two wrapping station pads torn and in disrepair. Per PIC, repair part has been on order. Replacement part will be installed once received.

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Dec 17, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed missing handwashing signs in both men’s and women’s bathrooms. Signs were removed during store remodel which was completed last month. EHS provided new signs for bathrooms.

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

-REPEAT- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed pad on 1 of 2 wrapping stations torn and in disrepair. Per PIC, new pad cover has been ordered and will be installed once received.

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

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 floor tile in area between handwashing sink and wrapping station. PIC to submit work order for repair.

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Aug 26, 2025 A 98.5 · 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 ground cube steak stored above whole muscle steak in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. -1.5 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed pad on wrapping station torn and in disrepair. Replace pad on wrapping station. -0 points-

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak under handwashing sink on right side of three compartment sink. -0 points-

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May 14, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at hand sink to the left of 3-comp. CDI- PIC had employee refill dispenser.

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

4-903.11(A)(3)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single-use trays for packaging of raw proteins stored on floor next to handsink. Trays were in packaging and PIC instructed an employee to properly store item.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both side sliding doors of receptacle being maintained open while no trash was being transported.

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Feb 11, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Repeat violation

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.Observed sink with debris. CDI.. Hand sink was cleaned out. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand sink with meat trays stacked inside of it. CDI..Trays were removed.

#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 box of food on floor in WIF..REPEAT

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heating pad at meat wrapping station in need of changing out. Per PIC facility has new pads and will change out pads.

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Oct 2, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 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 - tested sanitizer in 3 comp sink with a concentration of 0ppm. *CDI - PIC added emptied and refilled sanitizer, sanitizer then had a concentration of 200ppm. NOTE: afternoon food employee working the meat department stated the sanitizer compartment was filled before they arrived and no dishes were done. 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

#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 - 3 carts of various meat items (refer to temp chart) held in meat department prep room items on both carts were roughly 43-44F, meat department employee stated they were out to be processed and put on the sales floor and had not been out of WIC for a long period of time (Roughly 30 minutes). *CDI - PIC and employee placed all carts back into WIC to cool before processing, EHS advised doing one cart at a time to allow items not actively being processed to be in cold holding rather than in prep area. 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 .

#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 - crates of food stored on WIF floor. Food is being donated to the food bank. *CDI - PIC removed crates of food from floor and placed them on nearby shelf. NOTE: No points deducted due to it not being for public sale and in crates with corrective action.

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Jun 3, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 no working thermometer in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC ordered one.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaks from the hand sink during hand washing.

#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 build up on vents in the food prep area. Needs to be cleaned. Repeat

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Nov 1, 2023 A 98 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no soap at hand sink. CDI. PIC replaced. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towel at sink during inspection. CDI. PIC replaced. Repeat 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf observed no paper towel at one of the hand sinks in the back. CDI. PIC provided some.

#40 · Personal cleanliness

Corrected during inspection

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee working with food without hair cover. CDI. EMPLOYEE wore one.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Repeat violation

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Aug 14, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

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 ground beef in the grab and go case holding above 41F. CDI- Items were over stacked so PIC rearranged the storage.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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May 2, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 food trays stored facing upward and unprotected. CDI PIC inverted trays

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Jan 12, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: ***Some items on the customer self-serve case unit A-9. some part of same item or different items temperature measure 41F, 42F, 44F. PIC and EHS take a look at the defrost schedule in the mechanical room. the machine is not in the defrost mode at the time. Last defrost was about 2 hours ago. Ambient temperature of the cooler is 32F. PIC will follow up and have the technician take a look and make sure the unit is working properly.***

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

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 dirty/taps still on red plastic trays store as clean on the rack. CDI- PIC took to 3 compartments sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize. -1.5 pts-

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Aug 31, 2022 A 97.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 ground turkey over RTE crab meat. CDI-FE moved storage order, RTE on top, and knew this was incorrect 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 raw whole muscle below ground beef. CDI-FE moved whole muscle to the correct shelf, where whole muscle is supposed to go.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the HS leaking from the wall when you use it. The other HS was blocked. FE unblocked it and will use it until the other one is fixed.

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Jun 1, 2022 A 98 · 3 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no vomit/ diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS sent plan to PIC.

#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 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 steaks in the grab and go case holding above 41F. CDI- Items removed

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

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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed steaks in the grab and go case over stacked. Top portions were not holding temp. CDI- Top portions removed.

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Jan 18, 2022 A 96.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 chicken stored over plant based RTE foods in the grab and go. Observed raw ham next to RTE ham. Observed raw pork lion over RTE chicken and other RTE products. CDI-Food employee put a divider between the hams and moved the chicken to the chicken area, and the pork lion to the bottom where it was below RTE items. 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 3 different items that were mechanically tenderized and cubed meat stored over whole muscle in the WIC. CDI-PIC showed employee and they switched order.

#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 only a dusty thick dial thermometer being stored for their thermometer. CDI-PIC provided a new thin probe digital thermometer for them.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 3-comp sink leaking. Table legs are held up by wooden stakes .

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Jul 22, 2021 A 97 · 1 violation

#13 · Food separated and protected −3

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken over raw pork and beef in the grab and go. Observed raw chicken over sausage in the grab and go. Observed raw chicken over raw bacon in the WIC. CDI-Food employee changed storage order and EHS explained it to the employee and PIC. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed pork lions over RTE ham in the WIC. CDI- Food employee changed storage order.

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Mar 12, 2021 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded