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NameCOMPARE FOODS MARKET
Address4316 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment is using an approved food coloring seasoning on their chicken.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P EHS observed a food employee come in from dumpster, took gloves off and donned new gloves without a hand wash. PIC informed food employee to wash hands then don new gloves. Also observed same Food employee wash hands, then used clean hands then turned off the faucet without barrier. CDI. PIC instructed the food employee to wash their hands and turn off the faucet with a barrier.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Food debris was observed in the hand sink. CDI. Hand sink was cleaned out.
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. EHS observed two large buckets full of raw meat sitting directly on the floor in the WIF. CDI. Food employee relocated the meat off of the floor.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed several damp wiping cloths resting on food prep surfaces. Damp wiping clothes should be held in sanitizer buckets when not in use.
49 0 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 shelf with single service trays with dust accumulation and needing to be wiped down.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P. EHS observed a connected hose with the sprayer lying in the mop sink. CDI. Food employee lifted the sprayer so it was not resting on the floor. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. EHS observed significant leaking from the hand-wash sink near the three compartment. Water was actively pooling on the floor and needed to be squeegeed into a drain.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. EHS observed cardboard on the floor in the food prep area being used as a mat to stand on. CDI. PIC had the cardboard removed. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. EHS observed ice buildup on the freezer condenser over food. Ice should be removed or food should be relocated.