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NameFOOD LION MEAT MARKET 922
Address7533 VALLEY BLVD
 
City/State/ZIP
BLOWING ROCK NC 28605
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyWatauga
Inspection Date 5/26/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) 3-305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas (C) - Some open boxes of frozen items stored under defrost ice drips in walk-in freezer; water lines may need repair/cleaning out. Observed box of raw chickens (for deli use, on meat order & stored in meat walk-in) leaking, noted only raw chicken stored in this space but close to other raw animal shelf. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Food may not be stored under leaking water lines (including leaking under lines on which water has condensed). Repeat
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens Storing (C) - Observed cleaned cut gloves hanging on faucet of 3comp sink; recommend not storing clean utensils here for chance of backsplash etc. Cleaned equipment and utensils/ laundered linens shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Repeat.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - Floor under shelving in walk-in needs detailed cleaning where dust, dirt and debris buildup can be observed. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) - Keep an eye on light shield in freezer walk-in where cracks are starting on sides, may need replacing soon. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; or unwrapped single service and single use articles.