A99.5

PUBLIX #1484 MEAT MARKET

3110 FINCHER FARM RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300386

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedAug 20, 2026

Inspections on record34

On record sinceMay 7, 2014

Score history

May 7, 2014Higher is betterAug 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 20, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed a food employee turn faucet off with bare hands after washing. CDI, employee rewashed hands.

#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 some single-service trays removed from commercial packaging and stored on shelf but soiled with residues on sides.

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Apr 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 19, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Repeat violation

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handwashing sinks not reaching 100 degrees F and at 97 and 64 degrees F. Repeat.

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

Corrected during inspection

General Comment: 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 package of ground beef cooling that was packed at 9am at 46 degrees F according to PIC and placed directly in display case still in cooling process. CDI, ground beef relocated to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. EHS recommended to utilize walk in cooler or freezer to rapidly cool after packing prior to placing on floor in display refrigeration units. 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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Sep 10, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handwashing sink near back exit only reach 91 degrees F.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed some packaged raw chicken cold held at 49-50 degrees overstocked in display refrigerator . CDI, chicken scanned out to be discarded . 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 22, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: EHS did not observe any violations during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 2, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: EHS did not observe any violations during today’s inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 5, 2024 A 97 · 2 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. Observed ground beef being stored above whole corned beef in WIC. CDI - PIC moved corned beef to shelf above ground beef. Repeat. Points not escalated due to apparent improvement from last inspection. 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

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed quat sanitizer maintaining concentration of 50ppm during inspection. Maintenance called during inspection. Facility will manually dose out sanitizer while waiting for repairs on automatic dispenser. 72 hour VR required. 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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Mar 20, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

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 single preparation dishes above vegetarian single preparation dishes in customer grab and go section. CDI-PIC rearranged storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 dishes above raw beef steak dishes in customer grab and go section. CDI-PIC rearranged storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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Dec 19, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 23, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 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 non-food contact surfaces of metal pans soiled with meat debris. CDI: items were placed to be washed/rinsed/sanitized. Points not escalated due to previous violation corrected.

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Jun 21, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed large white cutting boards with deep cuts and grooves.

#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 dust build up on ventilation inside walk in coolers. Clean as needed.

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Dec 9, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 3, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 1, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 19, 2022 A 100 · details not yet loaded