A99

SAV/WAY FOOD MARKET

4459 CENTRAL AV, Charlotte, NC 28205

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300374

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedAug 20, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceOct 22, 2013

Score history

Oct 22, 2013Higher is betterAug 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 20, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

Follow-up verification required

5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Hoses are connected to two spigots in meat department area that do not have backflow prevention. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment installs backflow preventers (vacuum breakers) on spigots.

#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. Floors are damaged and worn in side room that has bags of meat trays. Repair/replace floor so it is easily cleanable and in good repair. 0 pts.

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Mar 31, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Quat sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink measured less than 150 ppm. Quat sanitizer must be 150-400 ppm. CDI - PIC drained solution and refilled it was 200 ppm solution. 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

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Nov 12, 2025 A 99 · 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 spray bottle of cleaner stored on the shelf with meat tray liners. CDI PIC moved cleaner

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

Corrected during inspection

3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed meat on trays that are not covered with the clear plastic stored in grocery carts that are lined with trash can liners bags. EHS educated PIC and he stated that he had just put them in the bags while waiting to cover with the clear plastic wrap. CDI Trays were removed from can liners bags. REPEAT

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Jul 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed multiple employee items stored on shelf’s in storage above plastic wrap for meat trays.

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Apr 7, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 6, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#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 floor made of absorbent concrete. Floors must be made non-absorbent and easily cleanable. REPEAT***

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Oct 23, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Corrected during inspection

5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed hose nozzle under pressure with no backflow prevention device present. EHS discussed backflow requirements with PIC. (0 pts)

#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 floor made of absorbent concrete. Floors must be made non-absorbent and easily cleanable. REPEAT***

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Jun 6, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 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. Observed meat grinder soiled with old food debris. CDI- Meat grinder taken back to be cleaned. 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 .

#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 floors made of absorbent concrete. Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable. Fix floors to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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Dec 19, 2023 A 99 · 4 violations

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hot plate of sealer for meat packages with deep cuts/niks. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed minor rust build up on display case shelving near chicken.

#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 significant ice build up on door of walk in freezer. Observed fan covers within meat cutting room with build up. Ensure more frequent cleaning.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed plug broken and damaged in large green dumpster. Replace plug.

#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 painting needed on door threshold to storage room. Observed wall damaged on wall near chicken area and grinder in the meat room. Make wall and corner to doorway of storage smooth and easily cleanable.

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Sep 26, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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 - Facility receives chicken precooked in large bags and then repackages chicken for display on grab-n-go shelving. Observed chicken packages dated for more than 7 days. - CDI - PIC checked system and noted labels were allowing for a 14 day holding period. PIC corrected label system so that labels print correct 7 day holding periods. PIC corrected labels on chicken packages on display by hand. 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 .

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

Repeat violation

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. - REPEAT - Observed cardboard lining flooring in various sections of meat cutting room. Do not use cardboard as equipment to stand on. Remove cardboard and replace with a cleanable material such as plastic.

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May 18, 2023 A 96.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −3

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. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed approximately ten (10) ground pork packages stored over whole muscle pork and ten (10) ground beef taco meat packages stored above whole muscle beef in the grab and go cases. Observed three (3) packages of ground turkey set above whole muscle beef on WIC shelving during reorganizing WIC during establishment closing cleaning procedures. CDI: EHS explained proper storage order of whole muscle and comminuted meat and poultry. Items reorganized. REPEAT. EHS provided storage order charts to PIC, as well as Mecklenburg County Health Department resources in multiple languages.

#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. Observed flattened cardboard boxes on shelving in WIC, as well as at meat department entrance flooring. Remove absorbent materials from shelving and floors and, if required, replace with smooth, non-absorbent materials, such as plastic shelf sheeting and floor mats.

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

Follow-up verification required

5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed water temperature maximum of 89F during inspection. Facility staff specified that hot water would have been utilized briefly before EHS arrival to clean and sanitize facility equipment and utensils. A final temperature of 102F was observed at time of inspection end. A verification will occur no later than 05/28/2023

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Jan 13, 2023 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded