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NameFOOD LION #1371 DELI
Address8118 BLAIR RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/12/2024
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
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee wash hands and re-contaminate them by shutting off faucet handles without barrier (i.e. paper towels). CDI - Employee educated and hands rewashed. -0-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT: 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. Observed no paper towels available at two hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC provided paper towels to both stations. -1-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed raw chicken products stored over pre-cooked chicken, texas toast and bakery items inside of the walk-in freezer unit. Also observed packaged drinks stored directly on top of raw chicken leg quarters (inside of it’s box) in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Storage order re-arranged. Drinks voluntarily discarded by PIC. Food labeling for storage order discussed with PIC. -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed compliance with exception of buffalo chicken wings hot holding between 108-127 F degrees. Food had been prepared at beginning of today’s inspection and was left out before placing into hot bar. CDI - Food relocated to auto sham oven and reheated to temperatures over 165 F. -0- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed numerous TCS applicable foods such as beef bologna, turkey chub, turkey sub and various containers of caesar salads being held past 7 day requirement at deli display case and grab & go case. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products. -1.5-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gaskets at walk-in cooler and freezer doors. Also observed non-functional stopper at 3-compartment sink (sanitizer basin). Repair. -0.5-
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 dust accumulation on ceiling panels and ceiling vent covers in kitchen. Recommend to increase cleaning and maintain facility clean. -0-