A100
PUBLIX #1509 MEAT/SEAFOOD
10110 BENFIELD RD, Charlotte, NC 28269
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023138
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 18, 2026
Inspections on record31
On record sinceDec 22, 2016
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Dec 22, 2016Higher is betterSep 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 18, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 6, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 16, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment will steam raw seafood upon customer request.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 16, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment will steam raw shrimp and seafood upon customer request.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: This facility does seam raw shrimp
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 19, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 19, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 10, 2023 A 97 · 8 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 food employee re-contaminate hands by turning off water faucet with bare hands. CDI- EHS provided education and food employee rewashed hands and turned off faucet handles with paper towel used to dry hands.
#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 produce in WIC. CDI-PIC moved raw beef cuts to rack with other raw beef and corrected storage order. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed raw ground beef on single service trays stacked on top of other trays in direct contact with the bottom layer without a barrier. CDI-PIC moved stacked raw ground beef trays to create a single layer of trays.
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 southwest salmon patties at a temperature of 47F and Raw salmon filet that was 44F on speed rack in WIC. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded salmon patties and raw salmon filet.
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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. Observed raw pinwheel sirloin prepped and packaged in cutting area, then placed out in display case, per PIC. Raw sirloin had a temperature of 43F and was prepped 30 mins prior. CDI-Raw pinwheel sirloin was moved to WIC to cool and reached 41F 45 minutes later.
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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple dead flies underneath packaged meat display case.
#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. Observed box with a raw whole pig that was stored on the floor of WIF. PIC moved box to beef WIC to undergo thawing.
#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 broken atmospheric backflow prevention device not build for continuous pressure on can wash connected to in-use hose with shutoff valve. CDI-PIC disconnected hose from can wash.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.13 Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and non-absorbent. Observed small leak from outdoor compacter.
Aug 29, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 Observed cooked shrimp, crab legs, salmon burgers and potatoes without current date marking for products. Employee presented a container for keeping track of date tags that are for each product. Salmon burgers date mark was 8/18 and no other date marks found for current cooked products. Employee stated that this is the old date mark and it seems that nobody has updated the dates. Employee stated that the items were thawed yesterday. CDI: Employee updated date marking records for cooked products in 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heat sealing equipment with ripped heat pad liner. Repair.
Jun 15, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Discussed Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) with PIC, Anthony. For more information please visit:
https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 21, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 14, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 food waste/splash on inside bottom portion of band saw machine.
Aug 31, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 7, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 24, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 29, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed sushi rolls prepared between 1pm-2pm being cooled in customer self-service case. CDI: Education provided and sushi employee moved product to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Sushi rolls began cooling within minutes.
Aug 13, 2021 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#20 · 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 being held in top of sushi table above 41F. PIC stated product thawed in unit yesterday 08/12/21 and facility does not keep temp logs. CDI: Education provided and PIC voluntarily discarded product.
Jun 2, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 14, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 13, 2020 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and 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 three knives and the knife holder on the meat cutting table soiled with old food waste. CDI: PIC sent knives and knife holder to be W/R/S.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed stack of metal sheet pans wet stacked in corned on speed rack. CDI: PIC sent sheet pans to be re-W/R/S and air dried.
Aug 12, 2020 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw ground chicken stored over ground beef on the display. CDI-PIC changed display and pushed beef to where it was under beef.
#20 · 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 3 fajita mix chicken and beef at 45F on display. PIC said they were made a few days ago, may have warmed up from marinade process and not chilling properly. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded. Observed sushi on display at 52/53F. Sushi is made in seafood area. PIC explained they were made today and normally are chilled in the freezer before placing out for grab and go. CDI-food employee took food back to cool.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 Observed sushi on display at 52/53F. Sushi is made in seafood area. PIC explained they were made today and normally are chilled in the freezer before placing out for grab and go. CDI-food employee took food back to cool.
PIC did not sign due to Covid protocols
Jan 29, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 28, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 10, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 11, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean spills and food debris from non food contact surfaces of equipment.
May 21, 2018 A 99 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed metal pans corroded that are in direct contact with food.
Nov 17, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 19, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 29, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 22, 2016 A 97 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed oysters, mussels and clams all stored in one bus tub partially filled with water. CDI ( corrected during inspection) Oysters, mussels and clams separated into different cntainers and oysters were stored on shelf above raw fish, but below any cooked or RTE food.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed sanitizer at 0ppm at the 3 comp sink. CDI by changing empty container under the sink.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PUBLIX #1509 MEAT/SEAFOOD” or State ID 2060023138). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.