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NameBUTCHERS MARKET, THE
Address8410 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsJoint inspection conducted with EHS Isabel Self.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 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)(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)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.- EHS observed unwashed produce (asparagus) over RTE covered foods in the WIC. Observed two (2) packages of hot dogs stored under raw bacon in WIC and two (2) packages of frankfurters in standing freezer in kitchen beneath repackaged bone in steak. Observed one (1) package of ground beef stored over whole muscle meat in WIC. CDI - PIC addressed storage order conditions at all points of storage. EHS provided WIC and standing cooler storage order guides. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed one (1) can of flying insect spray labeled residential use only. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of unapproved pesticide. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer bottle that wasn’t labeled. CDI bottle labeled.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 two (2) actively cooling TCS food items in WIC (marinara, quiche) and several (more than ten (10)) portions of baked potatoes at grab n go cooler cooling at below required rate. CDI - Items in WIC were ventilated to allow for improved cooling. TCS foods at grab n go were rotated to WIC to improve cooling rate prior to storage at point of sales cooler. EHS provided cooling charts for cooked food and ambient temperature food items. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) bin of lettuce leaves stored on floor of WIC. CDI - PIC placed bin on available shelving.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed one (1) stack of plastic containers stored together and still wet. CDI - Wet plastic containers were separated to allow for proper air drying.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed three (3) utensils (spoons, knives) and one (1) unused grinder faceplate stored with rust buildup. Resurface or replace rusted or corroded utensils as needed.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed dumpster doors in a shared use dumpster area with doors open. CDI - Dumpster doors were closed prior to return to interior premises.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed one (1) employee lunch boxes stored above facility food held in rear area cooler. -CDI- PIC moved lunch boxes below patron food. REPEAT.