A100
PUBLIX #1474 MEAT MARKET
8315 MAGNOLIA ESTATES DR, Cornelius, NC 28031
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300398
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedOct 21, 2026
Inspections on record35
On record sinceFeb 27, 2015
Score history
Feb 27, 2015Higher is betterOct 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 21, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 30, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Most meat products were moved to the secondary walk-in cooler before inspection due to a repair. Ambient air of both coolers is below 41 degrees.
EHS recommends storing ground beef products above bacon wrapped jalapeños.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 8, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 19, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 chicken stored above raw beef in the chicken walk-in cooler. CDI - Products were moved to the correct storage order.
Jun 5, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed low QAC sanitizer at 3-compartment sink- 0ppm. PIC attempted priming dispenser, switching sanitizer containers, and different water temperature but no success. PIC placed service order during inspection. EHS will return within 3 days to verify unit repaired and able to properly dispense QAC sanitizer solution. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
Feb 24, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 30, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 29, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 7, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 20, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 20, 2023 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 shelving racks in poultry walk in cooler with dusty buildup, in need of cleaning.
Feb 17, 2023 A 97.5 · 3 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 1 out of 2 handsinks in meat department. CDI- paper towels provided by PIC.
#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 chicken livers stored directly above pork sausage in the poultry walk in. PIC stated that pork products are not supposed to be stored in this walk in cooler. CDI- boxes of pork removed from poultry walk in, no longer contamination concern.
For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee drink stored on top of speed racks (above raw meat products) in walk in cooler. Employee stated that drink was supposed to be in associate bin.
Oct 18, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 2, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 17, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 12, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed bus tubs next to 3 comp sink wet stacked. Allow for air drying after cleaning and sanitizing. CDI-PIC separated bus tubs to allow for air drying.
Mar 10, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 18, 2020 A 99 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain acces to handsinks. -Pf Observed handsink blocked by rolling trashcan and speed rack. CDI - PIC moved obstruction to allow acces to handsink.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(2) TCS food shall be held cold at or below 41 F. - P Observed beef bacon burger patties cold holding at 44 F. CDI - PIC moved burger patties to WIC to cool to 33 F.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A)(C) Single-service and single use items shall be stored where they are not exposed to contamination and in the original protective package. Observed single-service items being stored in a cardboard box labeled beef that was blood stained.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard - P Observed backflow prevention on hose sanitizer dispenser was not efficent for continuous pressure. Observed mop sink backflow prevention was not sufficent for continuous pressure with nozzle on hose that was attached. CDI - PIC detached nozzle from mop sink. Verification required for adequate backflow device for chemical dispenser inside meat department.
Sep 17, 2020 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw beef stored over containers of ready to eat food items for meal kits. CDI - PIC relocated beef. Do not store raw meats above foods that are ready to eat.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 packages of ground beef tightly wrapped and double stacked placed into display case while still in cooling process. Ensure ground beef is quickly cooled to 41f before placing into display.
Jan 27, 2020 A 99 · 2 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Cleaned knives in soiled holder.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Single use meat trays found soiled while in storage over prep table.
Oct 18, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 15, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 20, 2018 A 100 · 1 violation
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12C To avoid recontaminating their hands, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barrier when touching surfaces such as manually operating handsink faucets or touching the handle of a door. Observed food employee turn off sink with bare hands. CDI - educated to turn sink off with paper towel to prevent contamination.
Aug 7, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 21, 2018 A 98 · 1 violation
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 seconds, rinse using warm running water, then dry hands properly. -P
2-301.12C To avoid recontaminating their hands, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barrier when touching surfaces such as manually operating handsink faucets or touching the handle of a door.
Observed food employee inadequately wash hands after bare handing raw chicken. Food employee did not thoroughly scrub with soap for 15 seconds, then recontaminated hands by not turning the sink off with paper towel. CDI - educated PICs on site about proper handwashing procedures.
Feb 14, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations
#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 meat slicer soiled with pieces of debris. CDI broken down for cleaning.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −1
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 that were soiled with debris. Repeat.
Jul 20, 2017 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 minor splatter on meat trays above cutting table. Ensure meat trays are stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
May 4, 2017 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw pork storage over one smoked ham inside the walk in cooler. CDI by removal of the smoked ham.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed an opened container of milk stored inside the walk in cooler used for breading dated with a 4/24 open date. CDI by voluntary disposal.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed minor splatter on the outsides of the meat trays stored for use.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a torn gasket on the walk in cooler door. Observed the digital screen on the stem thermometer no longer legible due to a malfunction (discarded and another thermometer provided)
#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 minor build up on the shelving used to store single service trays.
Feb 24, 2017 A 98 · 4 violations
#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 food debris left on 2 black plastic trays. CDI by removal to be re-washed.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 an opened bottle of milk, used for breading stored inside the walk in cooler without a date label. CDI by voluntary disposal. REPEAT
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one torn gasket on the walk in cooler door.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee cell phone stored on back enclosed component of the meat grinder. CDI by removal.
Oct 13, 2016 A 99 · 5 violations
#11 · Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed a small opened bag of broccoli wrapped in plastic wrap inside the walk in cooler brown and wilted. CDI by voluntary disposal.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed an opened, undated bag of spinach. PIC was unsure of when the product was opened. CDI by voluntary disposal.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P (A) Separate by spacing or partitioning from food, equipment, utensils, single service, etc. Observed bulk containers of quat sanitizer stored directly next to food grade bags and paper supplies such as paper towels, etc. CDI- separation by spacing. Observed no obvious signs of contamination.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed a build up of dried meat fallen under large automated packaging machine rolling rack components.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 minor build up under the wall backsplash.
May 16, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed dried raw meat debris on single service trays in storage.
#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 dried raw meat debris on equipment used for packing and tubs holding papers/signage.
Feb 9, 2016 A 100 · 1 violation
#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 stained.
Oct 12, 2015 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 11, 2015 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 27, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PUBLIX #1474 MEAT MARKET” or State ID 2060300398). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.