A98.5

COMPARE FOODS MARKET

3112 MILTON RD, Charlotte, NC 28215

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300299

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedSep 28, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceOct 11, 2013

Score history

Oct 11, 2013Higher is betterSep 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 28, 2026 A 98.5 · 6 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

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. Observed raw chicken stored directly above raw beef. CDI. PIC removed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

Follow-up verification required

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. OBSERVED sanitizer in 3 comp sink at 0ppm quat. Facility will manually add sanitizer during use until unit is fixed. Will be back to check on the concentration. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

#35 · Approved thawing methods used

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed fish thawing in sink without running water. CDI. PIC ran water on it.

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair. Repeat

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed no cold water coming in one of the hand sinks and 3 comp sink. Needs to be repaired.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee water bottle on top of equipment. CDI PIC moved the bottle.

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Jun 8, 2026 A 98 · 6 violations

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Employee cup observed on cutting table while meat was being cut. Store employee personal drinks separately from food prep areas.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at hand washing sink in prep room. CDI - Manager refilled dispenser. 0 pts

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

Corrected during inspection

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Dead fly observed on band saw table. CDI - Employee began cleaning band saw as corrective action.

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

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. 1 container of marinade observed on floor in walk-in cooler. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Housing for band saw blade is broken. Replace. 0 pts.

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

Repeat violation

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. Some holes in wall and wall damage in prep area where old equipment was mounted to wall. Repair walls. REPEAT

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Jan 22, 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. Some holes from old mounted equipment in walls. Floor bowing up in back walk-in freezer. Some minor damage on floor tiles in meat market prep room. Front handsink needs to be recaulked to the wall.

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Jul 17, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple items on grab n go holding above 41F and all items in display case at counter holding above 41F. CDI PIC placed all raw meat back in WIC for rapid recool, voluntarily discarded smoked pork, and called repairman. VR required 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 .

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Apr 30, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during inspection. REPEAT

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Corrected during inspection

6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. Observed corner strip on wall near WIC door detached from the wall.

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Jan 29, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Facility is thinking about knocking down a wall between the WIC and WIF. EHS advised to contact InField Plan Review at 980-314-1620 before doing remodeling.

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

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

#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 the front handwashing sink blocked by boxes. CDI Employee moved boxes. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed soaked meat tray in the front handwashing sinks blocked. CDI Employee moved tray from sink and washed/rinsed/and sanitized sink.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 tile missing from wall in front and floor tiles damaged in the front. Also observed some areas of the baseboards in the WIF and WIC damaged. All these areas are not smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT

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Sep 19, 2024 A 98 · 3 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 on shelf with meat, deodorizer on top of slicer, alcohol on top of packaging machine. CDI PIC moved all these chemicals to chemical storage area.

#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 most of the floor of WIF and some areas of the baseboards in both WIC and WIF damaged, not smooth and easily cleanable.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee lunch box on top of equipment and on the shelf with food. CDI PIC moved lunch boxes.

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Mar 21, 2024 A 95.5 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: EHS verified with Aimee Lee that inspection is only for Meat market and not Seafood section.

#15 · Food separated & protected −3

Repeat violation

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 2 pans of raw chicken next to raw beef and pork with sides of pans touching (in the meat display case). REPEAT For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Repeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw meats in grab n go case above 41F. PIC stated that they were put in case yesterday. Ambient air of case was 46F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed marinated meat grab n go case not holding TCS foods at 41F or below. PIC called maintenance today. CDI PIC removed all meat from this case.

#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned

5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash in female restroom.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed damaged lid on dumpster and both lids open.

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Dec 4, 2023 A 97 · 8 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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. Pans of raw chicken stored directly beside pans of raw beef and raw pork with sides of pans touching each other. Establishment needs to separate raw chicken from other raw meats with dividers to prevent potential cross-contamination. CDI - Raw chicken moved away from pans of raw pork and raw beef. REPEAT For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 2 pans of marinated beef measured 44-45F in display cooler. PIC stated they were marinated and prepared today. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. Use walk-in cooler to cool meat after preparation to 41F. CDI - Pans moved to walk-in cooler to cool. 0 pts. 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. 1 wet wiping cloth observed on cutting board during inspection. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when in between uses. 0 pts.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Rolling carts are very rusted and need to be replaced. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. 0 pts.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

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. Clean shelves in prep room. REPEAT

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5

5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Hot water at 3-compartment sink measured 101F during inspection. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment fixes hot water to provide a minimum of 110F for washing dishes.

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

Repeat violation

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. Floor tile damage present in preparation room and in walk-in cooler. Repair floors where needed. REPEAT

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

6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Light bulbs in prep room are not shatter-roof or shielded. Establishment needs to attach plastic shields on light fixtures. 0 pts.

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Sep 14, 2023 A 97.5 · 5 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. Handsink filled up with used cloth rags at beginning of inspection. Hand washing sinks must be used only for hand washing. Do not store items in hand washing sinks. CDI - Employee removed rags.

#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. Raw chicken stored directly beside raw beef and raw chicken touching sides of raw beef containers. Also, raw chicken wings stored directly beside raw pork with raw chicken touching sides of pork bins. Use dividers or other effective means to prevent cross-contamination. CDI - PIC moved raw chicken to back walk-in cooler until dividers can be acquired. // Also, EHS observed packaged smoked pork on raw chicken cutting board that still had visible raw chicken residue on it. CDI - PIC removed pork. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Establishment needs to replace rusted rolling cart in department. 0 pts.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

#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. Caulk at 3-compartment sink is moldy and needs to be cleaned and re-caulked. // 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. Grout between floor tiles low in prep room. Some floor tile damage in prep room as well. Repair/replace broken floor tiles and re-grout between tiles where it is low. 0 pts.

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Jun 2, 2023 A 98 · details not yet loaded