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NameCOMPARE FOODS PRODUCE
Address818 E ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed various cut vegetable scraps and cleaning brush in handsink during inspection. CDI - PIC removed all items and reminded staff of proper handsink usage. 0 pts.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed various TCS foods in grab n go case holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Ambient in unit 41F. Air curtains in unit very weak, which may be causing foods in the front of the unit to warm up. CDI - All out of temperature items voluntarily discarded. 1.5 pts. 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 No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink dispensing far above safe levels during inspection. CDI - Staff to dilute and test sanitizer until repair. Maintenance contacted during inspection. 0 pts.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC holding at 46F during inspection. WIC was not actively storing TCS foods during inspection. PIC stated they use WIC to cool and store TCS foods on a regular basis. Facility to cool and store TCS foods in unit from neighboring department until repair. Maintenance contacted during inspection. 0.5 pts.