A99.5

FOOD LION #1371 MARKET

8118 BLAIR RD, Mint Hill, NC 28227

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300230

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedSep 21, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceJul 26, 2013

Score history

Jul 26, 2013Higher is betterSep 21, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 21, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

*Facility currently does not have a dumpster. Dumpster was taken on Friday, work order was placed, and facility should be receiving a new dumpster today. Facility has been using the neighboring Anytime Fitness dumpster for the mean time. Anytime Fitness has authorized this. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed Dumpster door open. Ensure closed when not in use. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed broken drain plug on right dumpster. Repair or Replace.

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Mar 13, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed low grout and chipping of floor tiles around the 3-Comp Sink of the facility. Ensure that floor tiles are repaired so that they are not subject to absorption of water in an area that there is moisture.

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Dec 3, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking PVC pipe on plumbing underneath the prep sink to the right of the WIC. Pipe was leaking prior to reaching the air gap/drain allowing water to pool on floor underneath prep sink when in use. Ensure fittings are fixed together and maintain that there are no leaks.

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Aug 21, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#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 an incomplete employee health complete employee health policy in the facility during inspections. CDI. PIC was provided another one. Education was also provided on the EHP. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#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 EMPLOYEE wearing a wrist watch while working with food.

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Mar 17, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed household litter stored in the waste area, and busted trash bags spilling litter onto the ground. PIC stated waste company will be here tonight or tomorrow.

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Dec 16, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 bags of waste stored around the waste receptacle. PIC stated that the waste company comes every Monday night (tonight) to pick up waste. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors and lids left open during time of the inspection.

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Sep 25, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak originating from twist handle waste valve and plumbing lines under prep sink when in use. Repair. -1-

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Jun 27, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 12, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed cracked plastic food container used for ground beef. Utensil no longer smooth and cleanable. CDI - Container voluntarily discarded by associate. -0.5-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Jul 20, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 28, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 3, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 7, 2022 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded