A98.5

FRESH MARKET #204 MEAT & SEAFOOD, THE

10828 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28277

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300400

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 21, 2026

Inspections on record32

On record sinceMar 19, 2015

Score history

Mar 19, 2015Higher is betterOct 21, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 21, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 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 sausage stored over cut and RTE vegetables on tray in walk in cooler. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. 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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shrimp cold holding at 56 degrees F recently portioned in case. CDI, operator stated shrimp recently portioned in trays and relocated to rapidly cool. 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 .

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing watch around wrist.

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Apr 22, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF - Observed employee not fully knowledgeable regarding reportable symptoms and illnesses. CDI, operator provided written policy. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#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. Observed some rust on fan in walk in cooler. Observed some general cleaning needed on case doors and racks in back

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Feb 19, 2026 A 94 · 5 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P - Observed food employee touch head and face but not wash. CDI, employee washed hands.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no disposable towels provided at handwashing sink located behind meat case.

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

Corrected during inspection

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 mussel and clam shellfish tags with date sold not recorded on tag. CDI by instruction.

#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 Observed breaded fish overstocked in display refrigerator on floor between 46-47 degrees F from 10am in morning according to PIC. CDI, fish voluntarily discarded. Risk Control Plan to be requested if facility out of compliance for cold holding next inspection. Repeat. 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 .

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed 2 food employees with watches on wrist.

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Sep 29, 2025 A 95.5 · 2 violations

#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 beef stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Repeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shrimp cold held at 45 degrees F and crab cake cold held between 43-45 degrees F in storage case out front. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded. VR needed to ensure calibration of case. Ambient air temperature of case was 41 degrees F. 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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Mar 28, 2025 A 96.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

5-203.11(A)/5-204.11 Establishment is required to maintain the required number of hand washing sinks required by Law and for convenient use by employees in areas required by the NC Food Code. - Pf 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed handsink in back prep area broken and unable to dispense water. Employee stated it has been broken, and that’s why it isn’t actively stocked. Repair of handsink and stocking of handwashing supplies necessary. 10 day VR required. 1 pt.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw, packaged salmon in aquarium holding above 41F during inspection. Salmon was stacked above air curtain. Employee stated they had been in unit for two hours. Salmon was removed from unit and placed in WIF to rapidly cool. Observed Italian sausage, breaded pork chops, and breaded schnitzel in meat display case holding above 41F during inspection. All items were raw, and below 45F. Employees removed all items from this section of the case and placed in the WIC to rapidly cool back down to 41F or below. Maintenance contacted during inspection. Display case is composed of one long case with multiple condensers. All other areas in case maintaining proper temperatures. Facility will monitor temperatures in this section of the unit until it is serviced and shows compliance. 72 hour VR required. 1.5 pts. 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 .

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

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 raw protein debris on doors in between prep area and display cases. More thorough for frequent cleaning needed to preclude pest harborage. More caution while contacting these surfaces shall be taken as to not promote cross contamination of gloves or customer foods. Repeat. 1 pt.

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Nov 8, 2024 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded