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NameLOWES FOODS MEAT MARKET
Address715 WEST INDEPENDENCE BLVD
 
City/State/ZIP
MOUNT AIRY NC 27030
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountySurry
Inspection Date 3/3/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Separation-Storage - P -- Observed a bottle of rubbing alcohol being stored on the shelf above the wrap station. Store poisonous or toxic materials below or away from food, equipment, linens, single-service, and single-use articles. The bottle was relocated to correct the violation. 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - Pf -- Observed one small yellow spray bottle that was not labeled at the display unit. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. The bottle was labeled to correct the violation. 0 PTS
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C -- Observed minimal rust forming on the middle hinge of the shared walk in freezer door. I also observed minimal rusting inside the of meat saw, on wheels and several rusted green carts used for merchandise in the walk in cooler. Remove red tape around shelf in the walk in cooler. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. REPEAT 4-502.11 (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices - C -- Observed several utensils beginning to rust. Utensils shall be maintained in good repair.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - C -- Wipe down weigh station and shelving in the walk in cooler. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. REPEAT 0 PTS due to improvement
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C -- Floor cleaning needed in the shared walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. REPEAT 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C -- Caulk behind both handsinks. Observed minimal floor damage around the floor grate going into the meat walk in cooler. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.