A98

SAMS CLUB #8219 MARKET

1801 WINDSOR SQUARE DR, Matthews, NC 28105

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300249

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedSep 11, 2026

Inspections on record35

On record sinceSep 30, 2013

Score history

Sep 30, 2013Higher is betterSep 11, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 11, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. OBSERVED beef, pork in display at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC removed. The temperature was due to over stacking and was placed out today. Unit temperature was 35F. Repeat **** ALL OTHER TEMPERATURES WERE BELOW 41F. 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 .

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

Repeat 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 dishes stored directly on the floor. Repeat.

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May 18, 2026 A 98 · 3 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 beef in display at 43F. CDI. PIC removed. The temperature was due to over stacking. Unit temperature was 35F. 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 .

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

#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 hood system in disrepair. Steam accumulates on the hood and leaks on cooking equipment. There was recommendation to discontinue cooking until unit is fixed.

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Dec 12, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 28, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#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 no written procedure for responding to a vomit and diarrheal clean up even. CDI. PIC was provided a copy. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand signs at one of the hand sink upfront. CDI. PIC was provided a copy.

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

Corrected during inspection

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 service trays stored below prep table with meat splatter on them, phone and glove box stored on them. And also stored directly on the floor. CDI. PIC removed

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Jun 5, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed faucet at hand sink in prep room with a small stream spraying out on to the floor while faucet is in use. Repair leak.

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Jan 6, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 dust build up on piping around ac unit on ceiling above meat processing equipment. Clean as needed.

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Jul 23, 2024 A 97 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Hot water from 3 comp sink was only able to reach a max of 106F during inspection, however, dish soap used by facility is effective at water temperatures of 70F.

#22 · 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 For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 several packages of various meats being held in grab and go coolers above 41F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all food items with temperatures higher than 45F and placed all items which measured 45F and below in WIC to rapidly cool. REPEAT. NOTE: This is facility’s fifth consecutive inspection with cold holding violations. A Risk Control Plan was implemented after previous inspection and facility was successful ensuring foods were maintained at 41F or below. Due to cold holding violation during inspection today, EHS will issue an Intent to Suspend Permit for failure to comply with rules.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed areas in several coolers unable to maintain foods at 41F or below. Repair or replace coolers.

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Apr 2, 2024 A 96.5 · 2 violations

#22 · 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 For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 several packs of bottom round steak, T-bone steak, cowboy steak and ribeye being held above 41F in grab and go cooler under window of prep room, and 4 packs of sliders and several packs of beef stew meat and chuck roast being held above 41F in both end cap grab and go coolers. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded packs of meat that were above 45F and placed packs of meat that were between 41F and 45F in WIC to rapidly cool. REPEAT. Facility will be placed on a Risk Control Plan due to repeat cold holding violation for fourth straight inspection.

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

Repeat violation

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed missing caulk in between 3 compartment sink and wall creating a space not accessible for proper cleaning. Seal 3 compartment sink to wall. REPEAT

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Nov 29, 2023 A 97 · 2 violations

#22 · 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 For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 a container of cubed steak in grab and go unit in front of rotisserie oven being held at 45F and 7 packages of beef being held between 44F - 47F in grab and go unit to right of meat department entry way. CDI: PIC moved cubed steak and other packages of beef 45F and below to WIC to rapidly cool and voluntarily discarded remaining packages of beef. REPEAT. Due to this being the third consecutive repeat violation for cold holding, the next cold holding violation may result in facility conducting a risk control plan.

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

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