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NameFOOD LION #985 DELI
Address1704 HARRIS HOUSTON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility receives all produce for salads and sandwiches either pre-washed in a kit or from the produce department pre-washed. No washing of produce occurs in the deli department.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed open bag of raw chicken in walk in freezer stored nestled in box with mozzarella sticks. CDI: Chicken relocated to chicken box. Facility receives some chicken in a ready to eat form and some chicken in a ready to cook form that is stored in the freezer. EHS showed PIC what to look for to determine if boxes of chicken are raw or fully cooked and how to correctly store items. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed entire bottom of deli sliding door display case in the kitchen holding items above 41F. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. PIC stated that they have a work order in for the case due to the outlets not functioning properly. EHS recommended an air thermometer in the unit as well instead of the internal thermometer on the equipment to help PIC better monitor temperatures. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure cooler has been repaired. 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. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed no date mark on one partial chub of bologna. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product. EHS and PIC discussed date marking system at length during inspection today and overall system is in compliance. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed damaged lid on dumpster.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed several areas of the floor throughout kitchen with low grout in need of re-grouting.