A98

HARRIS TEETER #205 MARKET

325 W 6TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28202

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300263

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedAug 17, 2026

Inspections on record39

On record sinceAug 20, 2013

Score history

Aug 20, 2013Higher is betterAug 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 17, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Follow-up verification required

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed numerous items in the meat display cooler holding above 41F (see chart). Per employee, items are not kept in cooler overnight and were placed back in unit from WIC one hour prior to inspection. CDI - Employee was allowed to move items to WIC for rapid cooling. Employee voluntarily discarded ground beef due to observed temperature. A VR will be conducted within 3 days to verify repair of unit or continued discontinuation of use. Per manager, work order had been called in for repair. - 1.5 - 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 −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handle on seafood display slider door broken and separating from glass pane. Repair/Replace. - 0.5 -

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May 7, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 23, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 30, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 9, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed ribs thawing in a bus tub of standing water at prep sink. CDI - PIC turned water flow back on. - 0.5 -

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Dec 13, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 23, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 4, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

#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 pork chops and tilapia in meat display above 41F. Per employee all items were stocked that morning. All other items were 41F or below. Items may have sat out when case was being stocked. CDI - Items above 41F were removed to WIC to be cooled down. - 0.5 - 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 .

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed cryovac tilapia thawing in WIC in intact packaging. CDI - Packaging was pierced to allow for air flow into package. - 0.5 -

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Aug 30, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer spray stored over the food prep area. CDI - Spray was relocated.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 condenser fans accumulating dust. Clean and maintain.

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Mar 17, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

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 chicken stored over pork and and pickles in the walk in cooler CDI - PIC rearranged the storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety

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

Corrected during inspection

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. Observed the meat grinder with some food debris on the rim bowl extension. Clean and maintain. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 inspectionRepeat violation

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 a few TCS foods just prepped (crab, crab cakes, a variety of fish) above 41F in the seafood display case. Food handler stated they just prepped. CDI - PIC removed the products from the cooler and placed in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F, the display case is for maintaining 41F and not designed to cool rapidly. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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Jan 6, 2023 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction −1

Follow-up verification required

3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf. . Observed date last shellstock was sold missing from a few tags. CDI: discussion with Store manager to ensure all dates are legible and documented properly. Verification visit required to ensure compliance

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Follow-up verification required

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 barrier between oysters and clam not effective means for separation. Provide a higher barrier to prevent cross contamination. Verification visit required to ensure compliance.

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

Corrected during inspection

3-202.19 Dead shellfish or shellstock with badly broken shells shall be discarded. Observed one dead oyster. CDI - discarded.

#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 seal of the equipment to the floors are deteriorating, reseal/recaulk.

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Aug 17, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Salmon, tuna, scallops, cod recorded above 41F. CDI- Placed on TPHC. Facility will have unit looked at in the meantime utilize TPHC or ice to maintain temps. Steaks at customer service area recorded at 49F. CDI- Discarded, assure food is cooled down after prep. VR for unit

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Apr 4, 2022 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded