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NameFOOD LION 1274 SS MEAT/SEAFOOD
Address5543 N CROATAN HWY
 
City/State/ZIP
SOUTHERN SHORES NC 27949
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyDare
Inspection Date 4/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Tuna thawing in the walk in still in reduced oxygen packaging with the seal intact. Packaging states to remove from packaging before thawing.
47 0 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) The seafood display case is rusted on the meat market side of the unit. Multiple screws are rusted, and there is rust present on the shelf under the unit with evidence of rust running down beside the sliding doors to the right side of the unit. Needs to be addressed.. Rust is not easily cleanable. Maintain equipment in good repair.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The plastic carts in the meat market have sticker residue present. Racks in the walk in have residue present. Clean at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation.