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NameC TOWN EXPRESS MEAT MARKET
Address7012 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/10/2025
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
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed 5 clean knives stored in the gap between the prep sink and the wall. PIC stated they usually store clean knives on the magnetic strip, which is placed right above the prep sink. CDI: PIC removed the knives to be re-washed/rinsed/sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
28 2 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 one spray bottle of QUAT sanitizer stored on the shelf directly above the prep table where active food prep/raw meat cutting was taking place. CDI: PIC removed the spray bottle to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 a case of raw chicken stored directly on the floor inside the WIF. PIC stated that the case of chicken is being held for credit, and they are waiting for the truck driver to come and pick it up. PIC stated they have more crates in the back storage room to utilize so that the case of chicken can be off of the floor until it is picked up.
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 re-caulking needed behind the prep sink. Re-caulk prep sink.
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 gaskets in both meat cases accumulating with food debris and residue. Increase cleaning frequency.