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NameCOMPARE FOODS MEAT MARKET
Address5300 SUNSET RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/24/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 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. Trash receptacle blocking access to hand sink knee pedals. CDI- trash removed. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.: Handsink with mallet stored in bowl. CDI- mallet removed
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Meat grinder said to be clean had lingering food residue on interior shaft housing. CDI- cleaning begun while on site. 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 .
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: Found section of Butcher’s Case with several pork items above 41.0 F (42.0 F to 43.0 F). CDI moved to freezer for cool down, call made to evaluate section of case. 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf: Observed beef thawing in prep sink with no running water. Running water of 70.0 F supplied to thawing process.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (D) Food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board heavily scarred and discolored. Replace.