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A99.5

FOOD LION #106 MEAT MARKET

2526 LITTLE ROCK RD, Charlotte, NC 28214
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300205
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedOct 12, 2026
Inspections on record36
On record sinceJul 1, 2013

Score history

7085100 Jul 1, 2013: 99.5Dec 26, 2013: 98.5Jun 5, 2014: 99.5Oct 9, 2014: 98.5Jan 26, 2015: 98.5Jun 9, 2015: 99Nov 6, 2015: 98.5Mar 3, 2016: 99Jul 19, 2016: 98.5Feb 23, 2017: 98Jul 21, 2017: 99Jan 3, 2018: 99Apr 13, 2018: 99.5Aug 27, 2018: 99.5Apr 4, 2019: 98Jul 17, 2019: 100Nov 18, 2019: 99.5Jul 8, 2020: 98.5Feb 4, 2021: 99.5Mar 22, 2021: 98.5Jul 16, 2021: 96Jan 27, 2022: 100Apr 25, 2022: 100Aug 10, 2022: 98.5Jan 24, 2023: 100Jun 2, 2023: 100Aug 28, 2023: 99Nov 14, 2023: 99Apr 2, 2024: 98.5Jul 22, 2024: 99.5Nov 7, 2024: 99Jun 4, 2025: 99.5Sep 24, 2025: 99.5Dec 29, 2025: 99.5Apr 30, 2026: 100Oct 12, 2026: 99.5
Jul 1, 2013Higher is betterOct 12, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 12, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Secondary RIC is being used for storage.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed couple of grey bins not air drying properly on drainboard of 3-comp-sink. CDI - EHS instructed employee to invert grey bins to allow for proper air drying.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed at hand washing sink plumbing disconnected resulting in water leaking onto floors. PIC will place work order.
#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. Observed liter and debris on floors in WIF. Increase frequency of cleaning underneath shelving.

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Apr 30, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Both hand washing sinks splash guards loose to touch. PIC will have splash shields secured.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 29, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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. Observed boxes of food stored directly on the floor in WIC. CDI - IC instructed staff member to relocate boxes.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed bus tubs already washed, rinsed, and sanitizing pooling water. Bus tubs were positioned incorrectly not allowing for air drying. CDI - PIC moved items back to wash compartment.

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Sep 24, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: WIC not functional and being used for storage of equipment. The facility has no plans on fixing unit.
#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. Observed open single service black trays stored inside not in-use WIC co-mingled with other storage items and pieces of equipment. PIC will relocate single service items and organized inside WIC to avoid litter and pests.

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Jun 4, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: WIC not working and being used for storage of equipment. The facility has no plans on fixing unit.
#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. Observed ceiling tiles above meat grinding with black build up. Increase frequency of cleaning

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Nov 7, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations
#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. Observed boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer. CDI-PIC placed boxes speed rack.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspection
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 grey bin stored clean with water inside, stickers and sticker residue attached. CDI - PIC moved grey bin to wash compartment for W/R/S.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Repeat violation
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 Observed 3-comp-sink pipes going into floor sink without any air gap. 3-Day VR Required. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3-comp-sink leaking from wall mounted chemical dispenser and water leaking from underneath wash compartment of sink. REPEAT. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed wall mounted hose fixture leaking water at can wash area. REPEAT
#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 broken floor tile in front of walk in cooler pooling water. PIC is aware and worker order has been placed.

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Jul 22, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#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. Observed several single service boxes on floor in broken walk in cooler. PIC stated they will add more storage racks for items.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed black hose at can wash leaking water. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed clear hose attached to sanitizer dispenser leaking water at 3-comp-sink. PIC stated worked has been placed for both items.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed liter and unused items stored in broken WIC creating clutter and a possible pest harborage area.

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Apr 2, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. CDI - PIC replace empty machine with paper towels.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler not functioning properly, currently being used for storage of non food items. Facility has other working walk in cooler & walk in freezer. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two hand sinks leaking water from underneath, hose at the 3-comp-sink, and can wash area. CDI - PIC placed work order to have repaired. 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed grey container used for storing raw ground beef with cracks and chips at the bottom. CDI - PIC discarded container.

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Nov 14, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
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. Observed 2 boxes of chicken on the floor in the WIF. CDI PIC put boxes on a crate.

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Aug 28, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations
#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. Observed single service trays stored in broken cooler commingled with containers of toxic chemicals.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed liter and unused items stored in broken cooler creating clutter and a possible pest harborage area

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Jun 2, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 24, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 10, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 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. Observed ground beef in meat case that was above 41F. PIC stated that the ground beef was ground and put into the WIC earlier this morning and then put out in the meat case around 12pm. CDI-ground beef was placed into the WIC to rapidly cool back down.

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Apr 25, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 27, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. EHS provided documents.

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Jul 16, 2021 A 96 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.111 Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures - P Observed dishes in three compartment sink being washed in water that is incapable of reaching required 110 degree temperature. CDI dishes to be washed in alternate three compartment sink emergency dispatch sent to maintenance dept. to repair hot water issues. Verification required.
#48 · Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure −1
Follow-up verification required
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed hot water temperature at 103 degrees . Emergency response from Maint. Dept sent and they are to respond today. Verification required.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed broken plumbing pipe under three compartment sink
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed mold on ceiling tiles due to condensation.

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Mar 22, 2021 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 knives with food debris on them. CDI - Knives were moved to be cleaned.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed tears in heat sealer pads. PIC stated replacements were ordered for all heat sealers after the last inspection. Order has not come in yet.

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Feb 4, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single-service trays on floor in storage area.

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Jul 8, 2020 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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 beef in the WI cooler cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily removed.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed food wraps stored directly on the ground in the dry storage area. CDI. PIC removed.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed one of the hand washing sinks with no waste bin. Needs to have one.

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Nov 18, 2019 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. Observed fans with dust debris. Have cleaned.

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Jul 17, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 4, 2019 A 98 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-702.11 Utensils and Food-Contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. -P Observed employee uneducated on proper procedures of cleaning food contact surfaces and equipment attachments. Employee is not using the block whitener properly. CDI - EHS educated to wash, rinse, and sanitize items after the block whitener has been used to wash off the heavy chemical.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures concentrations of sanitizing solutions- Pf Observed test strips out of date.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Non Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or residue. Observed dust build up on fan covers.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed grout missing from in between tile. Advised to replace grout.

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Aug 27, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-501.18 Keep the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed sanitizer vat of the three compartment sink soiled with accumulated residue.

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Apr 13, 2018 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed ground pork product stored above whole pork cuts in commerical packaging. Ground meats should be stored underneath whole cuts, due to the contamination that may occur during the grinding process. Items moved during inspection.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 can wash/mop sink area soiled with accumulated residue.

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Jan 3, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed wood exposed on door coving of walk-in cooler.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed grout deeply grooved allowing standing water between tiles.

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Jul 21, 2017 A 99 · 3 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed standing water collecting on main cutting surface. Cutting surface must be properly air dried at end of evening shift.
#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. Observed display case collecting drainage from packaged meats.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed debris and condensation or runoff from cleaning water collecting in light fixtures. 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - C Observed unused saw stored in meat prep room.

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Feb 23, 2017 A 98 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handsinks blocked by large shipment. CDI shipment pallet relocated. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap provided at blocked handsink. CDI soap provided.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed heavy leak at handsink.

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Jul 19, 2016 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed one hand sink missing hand drying device, CDI towels provided.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed air compressor unit building up condensation liquid that is dripping onto prep surfaces.

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Mar 3, 2016 A 99 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed compressor leaking through vent onto floor in need of repair; Observed prep sink pulled away from wall in need of repair.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
(NO POINTS DEDUCTED) 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 cleaning issues to PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (storage on floor in need of removal)

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Nov 6, 2015 A 98.5 · 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 raw ground beef stored above raw beef steak that is packaged on site inside walk-in cooler. CDI all raw meats properly stored according to final cook temperature.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
(general comment) 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. (observed partition needed between hand washing sink and drain board of sanitizer sink at three compartment sink)

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Jun 9, 2015 A 99 · 2 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting.
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed incomplete employee health policy form on site. CDI- Complete health policy form was attached to report and given to PIC. Educated PIC and present staff on health policy. Recommended maintaining complete form on site.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped vermin and other pests to prevent their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Observed dead flies underneath seafood products in seafood display case.

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Jan 26, 2015 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 utensil wash sink drainboards to contain rust spots and food residue. CDI by wash, rinse, sanitize. Observed knives stored as clean to be soiled with food debris.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed food debris in bottom of display cases.

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Oct 9, 2014 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Store raw ground beef below steak. Observed raw ground beef stored above steak on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler. CDI by rearranging storage order.

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Jun 5, 2014 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing. Observed single use articles stored above cutting prep table to have blood debri built up on outside of containers. CDI discarded.

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Dec 26, 2013 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding- Maintain all cold held foods at 45F or below. Observed raw beef on speed rack stored at temperatures in excess of 45F. Room temperature of cutting area was observed to be 50 F. CDI by returning cut meats to walk-in immediately after cutting. Do not store meats in cutting area until temperature control is observed (41F).

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Jul 1, 2013 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices- Observed test strips for sanitizer to be water damaged and would not give accurate reading.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FOOD LION #106 MEAT MARKET” or State ID 2060300205). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.