A99.5

FOOD LION #1080 MARKET

9021 ALBEMARLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28227

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300231

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedAug 6, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceOct 3, 2013

Score history

Oct 3, 2013Higher is betterAug 6, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 6, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 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 use containers with plastic wrap and protective barrier, stored directly on floor in facility. Ensure that single service containers, even if protective covering is on, are stored at least 6 inches off the ground.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 presence of debris in cutting room underneath cutting tables and in the WIC. Ensure that floors, walls, and ceilings are clean and maintained as clean.

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Mar 4, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sink near rear entrance of the facility peeling off of the wall. Reattach hand sink to wall and maintain in good repair. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rust buildup on the exterior of the WIF door and locking mechanism. Resurface/Remove Rust

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand sink that is peeling off of the wall in the rear of the facility with a leak while the sink is running. Ensure that this leak is repaired so that water no longer leaks when in use.

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Nov 25, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

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Aug 20, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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 multiple raw meat (repackaged for whole meals with raw vegetables) holding above 41F. CDI PIC moved items to WIC for re cool. PIC stated grab n go coolers go through defrost 6 times a day. 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 .

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

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.Observed outside of door of walk in freezer with rust accumulation. Resurface/remove rust.

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Mar 18, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -Observed a leak in the hose connected to the 3-compartment sink faucet. Repair leak.

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Dec 3, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager on site during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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

#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 handsink disconnecting from wall by 3-compartment sink. Observed holes in wall behind handsink. Handsink in need of repair.

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Sep 12, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 24, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

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 Floors in need of cleaning near front door, Floor have white areas. pts not escalated based on severity..

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Feb 14, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

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

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed right lid on dumpster not closed. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed a couple of trash bags not in the dumpster and loose trash from those bags on the ground.

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

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed walk in cooler that is used for storage with lots of items stored haphazardly. Ensure that area is organized to prevent pest harborage and promote cleaning. 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 sweeping needed to floor in meat cutting room and in storage area.

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Oct 5, 2023 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. Observed paper towels jammed inside of dispenser at hand washing sink nearest WIC. CDI - Paper towels provided. -0-

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed raw salmon stored above ready-to-eat sausage links inside of the walk-in freezer. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Storage order corrected. 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 raw ground poultry stored above raw beef inside of the walk-in cooler and raw poultry stored above raw pork inside of the walk-in freezer. No physical contamination observed. CDI - Storage order corrected. -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.

#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 spray bottle containing food equipment lubricant stored on wall mounted shelving above speed rack holding packaged raw chicken. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Chemical removed. -0-

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a non-functional paper towel dispenser. Repair. -0-

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Jun 16, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat 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 salmon and chicken being stored on floor in WIF. REPEAT. CDI: PIC moved boxes to a shelf.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed litter and food waste outside of dumpster. Keep area clean. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid of dumpster left open while not in use. Keep closed.

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