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A97.5

COMPARE FOODS MARKET

4316 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28213
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300324
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedJul 16, 2026
Inspections on record40
On record sinceAug 9, 2013

Score history

7085100 Aug 9, 2013: 96Nov 21, 2013: 94.5Apr 9, 2014: 95Aug 11, 2014: 94.5Dec 31, 2014: 96.5Apr 29, 2015: 88.5Jun 22, 2015: 93Nov 13, 2015: 92.5Mar 9, 2016: 94.5Jul 26, 2016: 92.5Feb 9, 2017: 95.5May 31, 2017: 92Aug 22, 2017: 92Dec 14, 2017: 94.5Jun 5, 2018: 91Sep 20, 2018: 91Jan 4, 2019: 90.5Mar 26, 2019: 94Aug 23, 2019: 95Dec 10, 2019: 94.5Mar 3, 2020: 92.5Sep 10, 2020: 95.5Jan 29, 2021: 92.5Apr 21, 2021: 90.5Aug 11, 2021: 93.5Jan 27, 2022: 96.5May 5, 2022: 96Sep 9, 2022: 95.5Jan 19, 2023: 95.5May 3, 2023: 94Jul 28, 2023: 96.5Dec 20, 2023: 97Apr 1, 2024: 97Jul 22, 2024: 98Jan 2, 2025: 98Apr 16, 2025: 97.5Jul 21, 2025: 95.5Dec 18, 2025: 98Mar 19, 2026: 97.5Jul 16, 2026: 97.5
Aug 9, 2013Higher is betterJul 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 16, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food employee wash hands, after washing hands used clean hands to turn off faucets without barrier. CDI..PIC had employee re-wash hands and use barrier. REPEAT
#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. Observed shopping cart of meat blocking hand washing sink. CDI..PIC moved shopping cart of meat.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage.Observed heating pads on sealing machine in need of replacing.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 walls throughout in need of wiping down. REPEAT

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Mar 19, 2026 A 97.5 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment is using an approved food coloring seasoning on their chicken.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P EHS observed a food employee come in from dumpster, took gloves off and donned new gloves without a hand wash. PIC informed food employee to wash hands then don new gloves. Also observed same Food employee wash hands, then used clean hands then turned off the faucet without barrier. CDI. PIC instructed the food employee to wash their hands and turn off the faucet with a barrier.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Repeat violation
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Food debris was observed in the hand sink. CDI. Hand sink was cleaned out.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. EHS observed two large buckets full of raw meat sitting directly on the floor in the WIF. CDI. Food employee relocated the meat off of the floor.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed several damp wiping cloths resting on food prep surfaces. Damp wiping clothes should be held in sanitizer buckets when not in use.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 shelf with single service trays with dust accumulation and needing to be wiped down.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Corrected during inspection
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P. EHS observed a connected hose with the sprayer lying in the mop sink. CDI. Food employee lifted the sprayer so it was not resting on the floor. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. EHS observed significant leaking from the hand-wash sink near the three compartment. Water was actively pooling on the floor and needed to be squeegeed into a drain.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Corrected during inspection
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. EHS observed cardboard on the floor in the food prep area being used as a mat to stand on. CDI. PIC had the cardboard removed. 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. EHS observed ice buildup on the freezer condenser over food. Ice should be removed or food should be relocated.

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Dec 18, 2025 A 98 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: EHS didn’t escalate points for cold holding. Only one item was above 41F and after moving to walk in cooler items cooled down. PIC did state chicken was placed above the chill in cooler and employees know this is not correct. Overstocked because of holiday season.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed visible debris in hand washing sink.. CDI..Sink was cleaned out.
#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 chicken above 41F.. CDI.. PIC moved chicken to WIC. Chicken cooled down within 5mins. EHS didn’t escalate points due to it being only one item. 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
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 serving trays stored facing up. CDI.. Serving trays were stored facing down during inspection.
#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 grooves of display case with visible debris.

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Jul 21, 2025 A 95.5 · 7 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: found cheeses and deli meats in small deli case above 41.0 F. Refer to temperature chart. CDI- All pulled from service and discarded. 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf: Queso fresco cut in-house was not dated in deli case. CDI- all voluntarily discarded. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P : See comment above. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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. Single service packing trays out of protective covering with some splatter attached. Discarded.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Small deli display case apparently not holding TCS foods in proper temperature. !0 day return visit to check on maintenance.
#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 Observation: EHS observed the hot water at 3 comp sink and adjacent hand sink to fluctuate from 113 F to 79.0 F, eventually settling at around 82.0 F. Water of at least 110.0 F should be readily available at the 3-comp sink, and water of 100.0 F readily available at two hand sinks. 10-DAY VR REQUIRED to check on adjustment of hot water temperatures. Facility has one Rinnai tankless heater for the meat market.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. PVC dis connected below service counter handsink. Water running onto floor when water faucets turn on. Call made to maintenance for reconnection. Reconnection done while on site.
#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. Splatter on walls of cutting room. 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. some damage to floor of cutting room.

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Apr 16, 2025 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.: Pork saw with residue on interior of lower blade housing. CDI- cleaning began while on site. 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 .
#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. Some meat residue on WIC shelving at cutting room. Exteriors of storage tubs in WIC need cleaning.
#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. Walk-in cooler for storing received meats with floor significantly damaged. Some repairs have been done, continue until entire floor is repaired.

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Jan 2, 2025 A 98 · 6 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observation: EHS observed there was no soap provided at the handsink by the display case. There was only hand sanitizer. CDI: Food employee replaced the hand soap for the handsink.
#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 Observation: EHS observed marinated chicken and chicken breast held in the meat display case that was above 41F. PIC stated the items had been prepped and placed in the display case about 30 minutes prior. The temperature in the middle of both products was 41F. CDI: PIC moved items into walk-in cooler to reach 41F before placing them back in the display case. Make sure all products cool to 41F before placing in display case. Observation: EHS observed three ham chubs in the ham/cheese display case that were holding at 43F. Food employee stated the items had been removed from the case about 15 minutes prior to slice for a customer. CDI: Food employee placed the items in the walk-in freezer to cool to 41F before putting them back in the display case. 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 .
#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. Observation: EHS observed rust on the shelves in the walk-in cooler.
#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 Observation: EHS observed the hot water in the 3-comparmtnet sink reached 105F then began to fluctuate. Rising and dropping, ranging from 55F to 105F. 10-DAY VR REQUIRED.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observation: EHS observed food debris on the ground outside of the dumpsters. PIC stated they clean outside the dumpsters approximately 2x a week .
#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. Observation: EHS observed damage to the floor in the pork/beef walk-in freezer. Repair the floor. Observation: EHS observed wall damage in the walk-in cooler attached to the meat market. Repair wall.

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Jul 22, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. 3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Clam shell containers of house cut cheeses in grab n go not labeled as required. Cheese contains milk according to bulk label. Verification of correction within 10 days.
#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. Single service packing trays out of protective covering with some splatter attached.
#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. Floor of cutting room with damage floor tiles. Absorbent ceiling tiles in cutting / packing room damaged from leaks. Replace with smooth cleanable tiles.

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Apr 1, 2024 A 97 · 4 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Interior of grinder soiled with dried meat residue at joints with grind shaft and grinder cavity. CDI- cleaning began while on site. 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 .
#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: found cheeses and deli meats in small deli case above 41.0 F. Refer to temperature chart. CDI- All pulled from service and discarded. 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
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Shelving in WIC beginning to rust. Replaces or re-surface as needed.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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. Dust build-up on fan covers of ventilation system in cutting room. Covers are above prep tables. Clean covers more frequently.

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Dec 20, 2023 A 97 · 5 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P: Gloved employee reached into soapy water at 3-comp to get cutting utensil. Employee rinsed but did not sanitize cutting utensil. When corrected by EHS, employee went back to work station to work with food without discarding gloves. CDI- PIC stopped employee and gloves were discarded. Train employees on when to change gloves.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P: Employee removed cutting utensil from soapy water, rinsed, but did not sanitize before intending to use cutting utensil. CDI- cutting utensil sanitized in approved sanitizer in 3-comp sink. 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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. 3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Clam shell containers of house cut cheeses in grab n go not labeled as required. Cheese contains milk according to bulk label. Verification of correction within 1o days.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. PVC plumbing at service counter hand sink with leak. Repair promptly.
#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. Floor of cutting room with damage floor tiles.

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Jul 28, 2023 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each hand sink. Newly renovated restrooms do not have hand washing signs. CDI- gave facility hand washing signs.
#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: Packaged meats in customer aisle over stacked. Packages at exposed ends of stacks holding above 41.0 F. Racks of ribs in floor unit holding above 41.0 F. End stack packages pulled from sale and taken back to WIC. Ribs discard. 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 .
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. No permanent covered waste bin in female restroom. Restrooms newly renovated this week.
#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. Splatter on walls in cutting and ceiling in cutting room. Dust accumulated on vents.

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May 3, 2023 A 94 · 8 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF: Facility has compliant copy of Employee Health Policy posted but EHP in new employee packet is outdated. CDI- sent compliant, updated form to facility. Replace current form with new form. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf: No means of drying hands at front hand sink at deli area. Towel roll provided.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Interior of grinder soiled with dried meat residue at joints with grind shaft and grinder cavity. CDI- cleaning taking place while on site. 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 .
#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 Packages of Queso fresco and crema holding 43.0 F at top of stacks as well as some on bottom of stacks. CDI- all voluntarily discarded. Call made to service company. 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf: Queso fresco cut and packaged in-house is dated with 9-day date marking system. CDI- all voluntarily discarded. Re-set labels to be printed reflecting six calendar days from day of cutting. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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. Heavy build up on shelves above meat saw at right side of cutting room.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. No waste bin conveniently located at deli area hand sink.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
6-201.17 (A) Wall and ceiling attachments shall be easily cleanable in the kitchen areas. Ceiling above 3-compartment sink is not smooth and easily cleanable due to missing ceiling tile. Replace missing tile to protect sink. 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. Some damaged floor tiles in cutting room. Towel dispenser at front hand sink damaged and not functional.

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Jan 19, 2023 A 95.5 · 3 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. Found raw turkey products house packaged, in display over raw pork. Discussion with staff about proper storage for raw proteins. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Interior of grinder soiled with dried meat residue at joints with grind shaft and grinder cavity. CDI- cleaning taking place while on site. 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 .
#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. Damaged tiles have been addressed since last inspection. Recent damage noted to tile floor. Repair as needed.

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Mar 26, 2019 A 94 · details not yet loaded

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Dec 14, 2017 A 94.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Aug 22, 2017 A 92 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

May 31, 2017 A 92 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Feb 9, 2017 A 95.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Jul 26, 2016 A 92.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Mar 9, 2016 A 94.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Nov 13, 2015 A 92.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Jun 22, 2015 A 93 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Apr 29, 2015 B 88.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Dec 31, 2014 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Aug 11, 2014 A 94.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Apr 9, 2014 A 95 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Nov 21, 2013 A 94.5 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Aug 9, 2013 A 96 · details not yet loaded

Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.

Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COMPARE FOODS MARKET” or State ID 2060300324). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.