A97

FOOD LION #207 MARKET

706 GILEAD RD, Huntersville, NC 28078

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300228

Latest gradeA (97)

Last inspectedOct 20, 2026

Inspections on record35

On record sinceOct 9, 2013

Score history

Oct 9, 2013Higher is betterOct 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 20, 2026 A 97 · 8 violations

Inspector comments: EHS provided PIC with an updated 3-page employee health policy. EHS recommends that PIC keep this up to date as proof of training in addition to what is currently available due to computer based trainings being in use for employees. This will be an easier/more efficient way to demonstrate training in the future. Additional copies may be found here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/fnvphkwj8s/employee-health-poster---english

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

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 facility PIC unable to find vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures on site. CDI: EHS provided and updated policy. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

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 handsink blocked by red trays stored on top of sink at beginning of inspection. CDI: Trays removed to allow access to handsink. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no papertowels at handsink adjacent to 3-comp. CDI Towels provided.

#17 · Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food −1

Corrected during inspection

3-701.11(A) Food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. -P Upon arrival, PIC indicated that 2 cases went down at an unknown time and were reading at approximately 50F. PIC stated he pulled all the items in the cases and put them in a cart. EHS inquired about what was going on with the product. PIC indicated that he pulled it to keep temp so that it wouldn’t have to be wasted while they determined what was going on with the case. EHS temped a log of bologna to determine if product was able to be saved, and bologna was 46F in the middle. Bacon was 42F. CDI: All items from the broken cases were immediately moved to be discarded once temperatures were taken. EHS educated PIC that pulling the product was the correct move, however when it is unknown how long items had been temperature abused and especially large/dense items are above 41F in the center of the product, it must be discarded for safety.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed automatic fan over doorway not turning on when back door opens to dumpster area.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler split. Replace gasket to be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed spring holding spray arm to be severely rusted.

#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 dust build up on fan covers in the meat prep/cold room. Ensure more frequent cleaning. Observed interiors of handsinks with minor debris. One sink on back wall is not sloped to drain causing the build up (see #51). Ensure that sinks are cleaned regularly to preclude build up.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

Repeat violation

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed small leak under 3-comp sink. Observed handsink on back wall not sloped to drain. Repair/brace sink. Previous hand sink violation corrected. REPEAT VIOLATION

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door of left side dumpster open. CDI: Door closed. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed no drain plug in left side dumpster.

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Jun 23, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

Observed a few packaged ribeyes in front grab n go case above 41F. PIC stated that the case has been holding proper temperature and that the steaks were overstacked in unit. EHS observed case holding at 38F. CDI: Employee took steaks to WIC to cool to 41F or below. Observed steaks drop in temperature by end of inspection.

#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 with ice build up due to the walk-in freezer compressor dripping. REPEAT.

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Jan 8, 2026 A 96 · 7 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 missing paper towels for the ware-washing area hand sink. CDI - Manager provided during inspection.

#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 raw ground beef stored above ready-to-eat ribs in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed 0ppm Quat sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink due to know sanitizer being connected to the hose. CDI - Manager provided and reconnected sanitizer during inspection.

#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 food thermometer for the meat market. CDI - Manager provided one from the Deli during inspection.

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

#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 employee preparing food with a long beard and no beard guard.

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

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 a scrapper stored behind the knife magnet against the wall.

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Sep 11, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink being used to hold detergent bag for 3-comp sink. CDI- PIC removed item from handsink, food employee tasked with cleaning sink. *REPEAT*

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

#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 lining outside of WIF entrance in rusting, peeling, in disrepair.

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May 7, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed sanitizer bottles stored in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. CDI - Sanitizer bottles were removed. -0 points-

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Corrected during inspection

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipe under rear handwashing sink detached from sink. Water was flowing onto floor. CDI - Pipe was reattached during inspection. A technician has been called to make full repair. -0 points-

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

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 black build up and residues on flooring in walk in cooler. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0.5 points-

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Dec 12, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 13, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Corrected during inspection

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipe under handwashing sink to be disconnected from sink drain. CDI - Pipe was repaired during inspection. -0 points

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

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 dried blood on floor of walk in cooler under shelving. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0.5 points-

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