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NameFOOD LION #455 DELI/BAKERY
Address3609 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/1/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed various amounts of TCS foods held at temperatures below required hot holding temperature of > 135 F degrees at 3rd shelving space in case. Refer to temperature observation chart. All other TCS products stored on 1st and 2nd shelves were observed to be in compliance during today’s inspection. CDI - Foods were voluntarily discarded by PIC. -1.5- Staff will not place any TCS foods on 3rd and 4th shelving spaces at hot case until repairs are completed and unit is able to maintain foods > 135 F degrees. ***VR REQUIRED.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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. Observed employee prepare lettuce, place product into a closed container inside of the walk-in cooler to cool. EHS observed only 1 degree change after 20 minutes. Cooling method is ineffective to achieve proper cooling towards < 41 F degrees. CDI - Container left vented and moved towards back walk-in cooler which allowed the product to began cooling towards < 41 F degrees, as observed through an additional 20 minute cooling time. -0.5- 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.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of deli & bakery goods stored directly on the floor inside of the walk-in freezer. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-functional food slicer. Repair. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed debris on floors inside of the walk in freezer. Maintain clean. -0-