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NameCOMPARE FOODS MEAT MARKET
Address818 E ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed only MM handwashing sinks blocked by rolling cart. Sink must stay accessible. CDI-cart moved
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Repeat- Observed tripe thawing in prep sink. Still partially frozen. Cold water coming out of tap at 82F. Thawing will need to be done under refrigeration. CDI-tripe put into walk in to thaw.
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 condensate hose dripping onto containers of meat in display case. Meat was tightly covered. Drain had worked loose. CDI-drain reattached so quit dripping.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed opened containers of meat trays in back hallway exposed to the elements. Keep single service protected.