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A99

FOOD LION #1376 MARKET

5831 SOUTH BV, Charlotte, NC 28217
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300217
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedJun 18, 2026
Inspections on record37
On record sinceOct 2, 2013

Score history

7085100 Oct 2, 2013: 99Dec 6, 2013: 98Jul 17, 2014: 100Jan 16, 2015: 100Jun 17, 2015: 98.5Oct 1, 2015: 99.5Jan 13, 2016: 98.5Jun 13, 2016: 98Oct 7, 2016: 99Jan 18, 2017: 99.5Apr 5, 2017: 99.5Jul 18, 2017: 99Dec 21, 2017: 99Apr 18, 2018: 98.5Sep 19, 2018: 98Jan 4, 2019: 99Jun 19, 2019: 98.5Sep 23, 2019: 99Feb 16, 2020: 98.5Jul 9, 2020: 97Feb 8, 2021: 99.5May 14, 2021: 98.5Jul 26, 2021: 100Nov 8, 2021: 99Apr 7, 2022: 100Oct 5, 2022: 98.5Jan 25, 2023: 100May 4, 2023: 99Sep 20, 2023: 98.5Dec 14, 2023: 98Mar 8, 2024: 98.5Jul 16, 2024: 98Nov 22, 2024: 97.5Mar 13, 2025: 97Aug 7, 2025: 99Nov 13, 2025: 99.5Jun 18, 2026: 99
Oct 2, 2013Higher is betterJun 18, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jun 18, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at hand sink. Needs repair.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned −0.5
6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed hand sink with build-up, need more frequent cleaning.
#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 broken tile near floor drain. Water ponding in this location. Needs repair

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Nov 13, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 food and packaging debris littered on floor in WIF during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. 0.5 pts.

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Aug 7, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed gray water leaking heavily out of drain pipe in back handsink during inspection. Repair necessary. 1 pt.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trash bin at handsink in back prep area. Acquisition necessary. 0 pts.

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Mar 13, 2025 A 97 · 1 violation
#15 · Food separated & protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT 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 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored above lamb chops in the walk-in cooler. CDI - All items were moved to the correct storage order.

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Nov 22, 2024 A 97.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee or store manager is certified.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 ground beef stored above whole-muscle steak in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Item was moved to the ground beef shelf.

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Jul 16, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT 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 ground beef stored above steaks and roasts. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order. Improvements made from previous inspection.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin-probe thermometer. CDI - Thermometer was provided from the produce department.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat violation
REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a small leak in the walk-in freezer compressor. Improvements made from previous inspection.

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Mar 8, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 stored above whole-muscle beef in two separate locations. CDI - Items were moved to correct order.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a leak in the walk-in freezer compressor that is forming a block of ice.

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Dec 14, 2023 A 98 · 1 violation
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Employee washed hands in 3 comp. Sink. CDI - Instructed/Educated. Employee washed hands in handsink.

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Sep 20, 2023 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 Ground beef recorded at 45F, CDI - Cooled down. 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 .

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May 4, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Personal water bottle stored on top of box in WIC
#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. Floor damaged in WIC, Repair.

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Jan 25, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 5, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to hand sinks. Hand washing sinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Hand washing sinks shall be available at all times and used for the sole purpose of hand washing only. Observed hand washing sink with a box stored on top and live pudding on the side in area where a splash guard would be located. Both items were moved to a different location during the inspection.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 pork chops stored below ground beef. Observed chicken cordon blue(raw) stored above ground beef. Both items were moved and stored according to their final cook temperatures.

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Apr 7, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 8, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Food lion already has a vomiting and diarrhea cleanup plan in place.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to hand sinks. Hand washing sinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Hand washing sinks shall be available at all times and used for the sole purpose of hand washing only. Observed hand washing sink with ground beef stored inside and live pudding on the side in area where a splash guard would be located. Both items were moved to a different location during the inspection.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand washing sink nearest to the 3 compartment dish sink with a pipe leaking. Work order was placed during the inspection. Ensure that unit is repaired at earliest convenience.

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Jul 26, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Hand washing sink shall available at all times to carry out handwashing. Observed handwashing sink blocked by a U-boat upon arrival to inspection.

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May 14, 2021 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no disposable paper towels at second handsink in prep area. The second handsink is located within 10 feet of the handsink without paper towels. CDI-PIC added paper towels to handsink.
#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 pork roast stored below raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above raw ground beef in walk-in cooler as well as raw chicken above fully cooked ham. CDI-PIC rearranged all storage issues correctly during inspection. Separate different types of raw animals foods per final cooking temperature.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - Observed one large dead roach in meat market office area/storage area. EHS did not find any other insects or signs of insects in the meat area. PIC stated Ecolab comes often to spray.
#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 accumulation of food debris and other debris on metal portion of meat label and wrapping station. Increase cleaning frequency.

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Feb 8, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 minimal buildup of black debris at base line of FRP panels in meat room.

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Jul 9, 2020 A 97 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for hand washing .-Pf Observed hand washing sink basin with items stored inside. Ensure that hand washing sinks are used for hand washing only. -1 point.
#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P-P Observed raw hamburger beef cooling at 0/minute cooling rate. This is in large part due to the methods involved with cooling. CDI- raw beef was unwrapped and placed in walk in cooler for proper cooling. -1.5 points.
#31 · 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 Observed raw beef being cooled while heavily wrapped in the display cold hold case. Display cold hold case is only meant to be used to cold hold and not cool food items. CDI- food items were unwrapped and placed in walk in cooler to properly cool. -.5 points.

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Feb 16, 2020 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed food debris on meat grinder . CDI moved to sink to be cleaned.

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Sep 23, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed quat sanitizer too strong > 400ppm when tested. CDI: by diluting to the proper concentration
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
General Comment: 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Replace cutting boards in meat cutting room if they can no longer be cleaned/ or stains can no longer be removed.

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Jun 19, 2019 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed raw meat stored on trays above ready to eat foods inside walk-in cooler. CDI: storage order corrected.

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Jan 4, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
Repeat: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed some damaged meat trays still remain. Most have been replaced. Continue to get rid of old meat trays that are damaged.

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Sep 19, 2018 A 98 · 3 violations
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed quat sanitizer at 3-comp sink too strong for FCS. Concentration above 400ppm. CDI: by diluting and correcting to 200ppm. Water temperature was too hot and was adjusted to room temperature.
#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 red meat trays damaged with cracks and wires exposed. Replace
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
General Comment: 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed spillage and residue at customer meat display case.

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Apr 18, 2018 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Raw meat observed stored over ready to eat foods including cooked ham and ribs inside walk-in cooler on rolling rack. CDI: storage order rearranged.

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Dec 21, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
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 numerous broken tiles in floor of meatroom.

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Jul 18, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
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 floors in meat room and in walk in cooler damaged and in need of repair.

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Apr 5, 2017 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 floor tiles broken in front of meat cutting area.

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Jan 18, 2017 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 FRP at freezer door damaged and handsink pulling away from wall in need of recaulking.

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Oct 7, 2016 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and 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 container of pork chitlins on the floor of the freezer. Insure items are kept on the racks.

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Jun 13, 2016 A 98 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed raw beef stored over several boxes of ready to eat ribs and other items. Ready to eat foods shall be stored above any raw product. CDI- Items changed to proper storage order.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
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 several white meat trays with visible food splash on sides. CDI- PIC discarded trays.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-502.12 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. - 0 pts - Observed cleaning needed on condenser fan in main working area.

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Jan 13, 2016 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 Observed cube steak stored over whole cuts of beef such as roasts. Insure that any beef that has been comminuted by restructuring is kept on a lower shelf than the intact products. Item moved by PIC.

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Oct 1, 2015 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 portion olf freezer door attachment in disrepair.

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Jun 17, 2015 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored above ground beef in display cooler. CDI items were rearranged.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate
4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed walk-in cooler in need of air thermometer.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 several floor tiles in disrepair in front of meet grinder and in walk-in cooler.

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Jan 16, 2015 A 100 · 2 violations
#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 floor of walk-in freezer in need of cleaning.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trash can at handwashing sink.

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Jul 17, 2014 A 100 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C. Observed meat cutting table balanced with styrofoam trays. Repair/Replace table.

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Dec 6, 2013 A 98 · 5 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.12 Water temperature at handsinks must be 100F. Observed handsink in men's restroom only reach 93-95F. Must be correct within 10 Days (12/16/13). If corrected before date listed, call contact # on page #2.5-205.11 Handsinks must be kept accessible. Observed strainer stored in handsink.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11 A single-service item must be stored at least 6 inches above floor. Observed single service containers stored on floor.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Test strips must be provided to accurately test sanitizing solution. Observed manufactureres recommendations on sanitizer state 150-200 ppm. Facilities test strips only registered 100 or 200 ppm. Upon testing, santizier was <200 ppm. Accurate test strips must be provided or sanitizer should be calibrated to 200 ppm. Verification required within 10 days.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11 Equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed spillage in display case under spiral ham and chicken-whole.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-206.14 Backflow prevention devices must be provided where necessary. Observed incorrect backflow preventer at chemical station in kitchen. Observed incorrect backflow preventer at can wash in chemical storage area. Provide backflow preventer designed for continuous pressure or documentation from chemical company stating device is built-in. CDI will connect hose for each use.

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Oct 2, 2013 A 99 · 2 violations
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Separation-StorageSeparate poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning and locating in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens and single service or single use articles. Sanitizers may be stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single service and single use articles. Observed a single spray bottle of sanitizer stored on the cutting board while steaks were stored on the cutting board. CDI by removal and education.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact SurfacesMaintain all non food contact surfaces clean. Observed build up in and around the meat case sliding doors. REPEAT

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FOOD LION #1376 MARKET” or State ID 2060300217). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.