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NameHARRIS TEETER #157 DELI
Address1811 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/22/2025
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
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F in display case (see temperature chart). Per PIC, case was checked between 6-7AM and was holding at 41F or below. PIC moved all items to WIF to quickly cool. Items cooled to 41F or below by 11:15AM. PIC agreed only to hold one chub per item on TPHC in display case until unit repaired. - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure unit has been repaired. *NOTE: Risk control plan to be implemented at next routine inspection if cold holding issues persist. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. - Pf - Observed sausage, sliced tomato, pizza sauce, and artichoke hearts lacking date mark labels in pizza flip top. Per PIC, items were prepared the day prior. - CDI - PIC date marked all items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P - Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored on dry storage shelf near sushi area. - CDI - Employee removed spray bottle from dry storage area.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed sliced deli meats holding above 41F while cooling in Boars Head grab-n-go unit (see temperature chart). Unit not approved for cooling. Utilize WIC or WIF for cooling. Ensure items are at 41F or below prior to placement in units for service. - CDI - Employee moved items to WIC to quickly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water, or as a part of the cooking process. - Pf - Observed chicken thawing in middle bay of three compartment sink in a bowl of stagnant water. Soap and dirty dishes observed stored in left bay of three compartment sink. Do not utilize three compartment sink for thawing at the same time it is being utilized for cleaning dishes. - CDI - PIC moved product to prep sink and placed under cold running water.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - Observed cardboard lining shelving in WIC. Remove and replace with a liner constructed of a cleanable material, such as plastic.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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. - REPEAT - Observed shelving used for storage of clean dishes in need of cleaning. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.