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NameFOOD LION DELI 156
Address733 EAST MAIN STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
JEFFERSON NC 28640
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyAshe
Inspection Date 3/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsIf you have any questions, contact TJ Pike at (336) 975-5246 or tj.pike@apphealth.com.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C)- A clearly visible sign that notifies employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. The hand sink did not have a handwashing sign.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) TCS cold foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. Front grab n go case for sliced deli meats was in a defrost cycle at the start of the inspection. Items on the upper shelves were 41F or below, but items on the bottom shelf including provolone cheese (45F) was above 41F. The defrost cycle should be adjusted so that TCS foods remain at 41F or below during the defrost. CDI by the items cooling after the defrost cycle. The ambient air temperature in the bottom shelf following the defrost was 34F.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P)- Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be stored above or near any food, food contact surfaces of equipment, utensils, linens, or single service items to prevent any possible contamination. Sanitizer containers were stored above food prep surfaces, chicken, and single use items. Make sure chemicals are stored below and away from the above mentioned places. CDI by PIC moving chemicals.
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)- Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. There was a tear in the wrap pad.
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): Additional cleaning needed along tracks of doors and interior of deli meat display case. Shelving and racks throughout deli are in need of more frequent and thorough cleaning to preclude build-up. The fan and walls in the walk in cooler are in need of cleaning. The handle for the food thermometer needed cleaning.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C)- Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. The floor of the walk in freezer was in need of cleaning.