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NameFOOD LION #455 DELI/BAKERY
Address3609 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/7/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 2 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes Yes No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed old employee health policy stating the big 5 illnesses. CDI: EHS provided facility with an updated copy.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed hand sink without hand signs. CDI. PIC was provided one. Repeat
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed all the chicken in the grab n go at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed sanitizer spray bottle with sanitizer stored directly on prep table. CDI. PIC removed. Repeat Facility needs to store chemical spray bottles at designated areas.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing wrist jewelry while working with food.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking of cleaned dishes. CDI. PIC separated them.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf. Observed hot water at 3 comp sink coming out at 108F. EHS will be back to check the water temp.
50 0 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf. Observed not enough hot water coming to the facility. EHS will be back to check the hot water.