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NameCOMPARE FOODS MARKET
Address4316 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS didn’t escalate points for cold holding. Only one item was above 41F and after moving to walk in cooler items cooled down. PIC did state chicken was placed above the chill in cooler and employees know this is not correct. Overstocked because of holiday season.

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 visible debris in hand washing sink.. CDI..Sink was cleaned out.
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 chicken above 41F.. CDI.. PIC moved chicken to WIC. Chicken cooled down within 5mins. EHS didn’t escalate points due to it being only one item. 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 .
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed serving trays stored facing up. CDI.. Serving trays were stored facing down during inspection.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed grooves of display case with visible debris.