A99

GIANT PENNY

3300 THE PLAZA, Charlotte, NC 28205

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300259

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedJul 9, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceJun 25, 2013

Score history

Jun 25, 2013Higher is betterJul 9, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 9, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed four (4) food employees engaged in various food prep and cleaning tasks (slicing pork chops, wrapping cooled trays of raw animal food, cleaning floors and clean in place equipment, etc.) with wrist watches and bracelets. Remove prior to engaging in food tasks.

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

Corrected during inspection

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 two (2) stacks of single service styrofoam containers in ant rack above three compartment sink and in room that has automatic wrapper with exposed food contact surfaces. Stack above sink was observed with visible splatter and moisture on food contact side. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of soiled portion of single service articles. PIC inverted containers to prevent further contamination.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Corrected during inspection

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trash cans at handsinks in cutting room and wrapping at start of inspection. CDI - PIC rotated waste bins to sit at handsinks prior to end of inspection.

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Apr 8, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed thin probe thermometer, stored as clean, with dried food debris on surface. CDI - EHS cleaned and sanitized thermometer during calibration process. 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Per conversation with department manager, grinder utilized within meat WIC was cleaned and sanitized twice weekly, whereas slicers and equipment within non refrigerated prep area are cleaned once daily. CDI - EHS reviewed cleaning and sanitizing of food contact equipment with TCS food with PIC; food contact surfaces in refrigerated storage areas (I.E. grinder in WIC 2) shall be cleaned at least once every 24 hours, whereas food contact surfaces such as slicers are to be cleaned and sanitized within 4 hours of use or between different species of raw animal food. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 Observed approximately five (5) portions of TCS food (chuck steak) cooling at front grab and go cooler at insufficient rate. CDI - PIC directed employee to rotate cooling food to WIC to improve cooling rate. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

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Jan 15, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

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. Briefly observed cleaning hose attached to chemical towers draped through basin of handsink at start of inspection. CDI - PIC removed hose from handsink basin at start of inspection during initial handwashing.

#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. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed commercially packaged raw pork sausages stored directly above raw, packaged in house smoked pork jowls. Observed one (1) open styrofoam tray of open chicken legs stored above pork in WIC 2. Store poultry beneath ground beef and pork; store ground beef and pork beneath whole muscle raw animal foods. CDI: PIC removed chicken from pork shelving in WIC 2; PIC began process of reorganizing grab and go cooler during inspection. EHS provided storage order charts for reach in units and WIC.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed facility dumpster with no drain plug in drain port. Contact waste management company and/or landlord to replace missing drain plug.

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Oct 8, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf- Observed Tupperware and lids present in the handsink in the room with the automatic wrapper. Keep handsinks maintained for handwashing only. -CDI- Tupperware removed.

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

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 styrofoam containers in cutting room and in room that has automatic wrapper with no protective wrapping and with visible splatter present on them.

#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 exposed unfinished wood on the door way leading to the cutting room. Seal wood in the door way.

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Jun 27, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: EHS made PIC Lisa aware that bleach sanitizer will need to be between 50ppm and 200 ppm. Facility uses house hold bleach and not commercial.

#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 protein in WIC above 41F please see temp chart. CDI.. food remained in cooler to continue to cool. 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 .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed bleach sanitizer at 10ppm. CDI sanitizer was remade to 50 ppm.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 cardboard on floor in WIC

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food and drinks stored with food for facility. Facility needs to designate an area for employee food in WIC

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Nov 20, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 meat cart stored in front of handsink near wrapping station in market area. CDI- cart was removed.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Corrected during inspection

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Test strips were provided with an expiration date of no earlier than 8/23. CDI- test strips were replaced with ones that had a date of 08/26. -zero-

#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. Repair damaged areas of floor and walls in walk-in cooler #1. Areas of walls at wrapping station need repainting. -zero-

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Aug 1, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed display on thin probe thermometer malfunctioning. Verification required.

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Mar 21, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 floors in need of sealing in chicken and beef coolers.

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Nov 8, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 service trays in open packaging store on top of boxes of raw meat. CDI moved to elevated storage.

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Jul 27, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in meat room.

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

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Mar 2, 2023 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded