A99
FOOD LION #1585 MARKET
9548 MT HOLLY-HUNTERSVILLE RD, Huntersville, NC 28078
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300221
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 3, 2026
Inspections on record35
On record sinceSep 12, 2013
Score history
Sep 12, 2013Higher is betterSep 3, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 3, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC unable to verify CFPM certificate and no CFPM on site.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
Mar 17, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 12, 2025 A 100 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed missing hand wash signs in the restrooms.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed a stained heat sealer tearing around the edges.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed a broken dumpster lid.
Aug 27, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 2, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 23, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 5, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 29, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 floors with black build up. Clean and maintain.
Nov 17, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed what appeared to be tomato sauce poured in the basin of handsink to begin inspection. CDI- sink cleared, PIC discussed handsink use only for handwashing with employees.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
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 damage in meat department, cracked tiles throughout.
Jul 14, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 11, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 11, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 14, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 28, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 6, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 26, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and 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/dispenser at hand sink near meat cutting table. PIC stated employees now use other hand sink next to three compartment sink. CDI: PIC removed hand wash sign and soap from unused hand sink. Sink is now no longer in use. Useable hand sink is within reasonable distance from where food prep occurs.
Mar 8, 2021 A 97 · 1 violation
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf Observed smoked turkey legs and wings above RTE pork fat back, and raw pork. Observed cooked ham next to raw ham, no divider. Observed ground turkey over raw pork ribs. This all in the grab and go. CDI-PIC changed storage order
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw sausage above RTE ribs and sauces in the WIC. CDI-PIC changed storage order
Jul 30, 2020 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 raw ground beef stored whole muscle beef stored on the display-grab and go. Bacon japaleno mix below raw chicken. CDI-PIC changed storage order.
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed cooked ham sitting below uncooked pork loins. CDI-PIC changed storage order.
Feb 6, 2020 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. -Pf Observed thermometer with no battery. CDI-PIC put in new battery and it was calibrated correctly.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door flap in the WIC broken.
May 10, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed Pork Chops and Cheddar Hot Dogs cold holding at 44F at customer grab and go. PIC advised that unit was on a defrost cycle. CDI, had PIC place food items in wak in cooler to rapidly chill. Educated PIC to monitor temperature of foods closely during defrost cycle to ensure that the temperature of the food doesn't exceed 41F.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed top lids and sliding side doors open during inspection.
Feb 18, 2019 A 98 · 4 violations
#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 cooler fan covers in need of cleaning do to dust debris build up. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.- Observed prep sink in need of repair due to a leak.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.- Observed lids open to dumpster during the inspection.
5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - Observed unnecessary litter around dumpster area.
#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. 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 lighshields in walk in coolers in need of cleaning do to dust, black, and pink debris build up. Also observed one vent cover in need of repair in prep area.
Aug 30, 2018 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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. Some dried splatter and residue on the inner barrel of the meat grinder. PIC Chappie Dean and meat department manager were advised and had cleaned.
Nov 28, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 17, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 18, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and 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 handwashing sinks. CDI-papertowels provided.
Jan 25, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 8, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed temperature gauge broken on walk-in cooler; exposed wire.
#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 caulking around 3 compartment sink in cracked/broken in several areas.
6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - C Observed unused slicer and cuber in meat prep room.
Jun 21, 2016 A 97 · 3 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed papertowel dispenser nonfunctional. REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed colander hanging on rusted coat hanger.
4-202.11 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 meat container cracked. Observed colander rusted.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink leaking.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
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 ventilation above meat prep tables collecting residue.
Feb 22, 2016 A 99 · 1 violation
#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 papertowel dispenser nonfunctional.
Sep 25, 2015 A 99 · 3 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 paper towel dispener non-functional. CDI papertowels provided.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed 2 meat mats and 4 trays collecting splatter residue. CDI items discarded.
#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 debris on walk-in cooler floor.
Feb 24, 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 dried meat on grinder and saw today. Washed and sanitized properly during inspection to correct.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-202.11 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 a bus tub used for meat that is cracked and hard to clean today- replace this. Until it can be replaced, the PIC will put down food safe wrap to protect food.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Repair leaking sinks in meat room.
Sep 26, 2014 A 99 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -PObserved raw bacon stored over ready to eat ham today. Ham moved to proper location to correct.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -PObserved chlorinated cleaner stored next to single use wipes and over the prep table. Moved to designated chemical storage today.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
Clean window sill and the two blue rolling racks in the walk in cooler.
Jun 11, 2014 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
Observed some meat still on the cuber blades today. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Cuber washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection to correct.4-601.11 (A)
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Observed a rusted drainboard being used to store clean dishes. Clean this drainboard so clean dishes are not recontaminated.4-501.14
Feb 18, 2014 A 98 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed dry meat debris on the saw blade today. PIC took to 3 comp. to wash, rinse, and sanitize to correct. Food contact surfaces must be clean.4-601.11
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
Observed the wall knife holder soiled today. Sent to be washed, rinsed and santiized to correct.4-903.11
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed goback livermush packs that were adulterated stored over black single use trays today in the WIC. livermush moved to a safe location to correct. Store adulterated products that are to be sent back, in a safe location that is below and/or seperate from all food, food contact surfaces, clean linen, and single use materials.4-903.11
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed a table in the cutting room that is not NSF- remove or prove that it is ANSI certified for commercial use.4-205.10Replace torn gaskets on glass RI freezer display units where they are torn.4-502.11
Sep 12, 2013 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and SegregationKeep foods seperated by their final cook temps, with all RTE foods stored above/seperate from raw animal foods. Observed raw pork and raw beef roast touching packages of fully cooked ribs-provide dividers. Observed no divider between injected steaks and fresh cut steaks- these have final cook temp. due to the injection of solutions. Dividers put up by meat cutter today.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Separation-StorageKeep chemicals stored seperate and/or below all single-use articles. Observed cleaners stored in contact with packs of meat pads. Chemicals moved to a lower shelf.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FOOD LION #1585 MARKET” or State ID 2060300221). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.