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NameFOOD LION #2203 DELI
Address2226 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/7/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

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 one (1) open box of raw, breaded chicken drumsticks stored above ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets in walk in freezer. CDI - EHS discussed storage order with PIC and rotated opened raw product to prevent potential contamination. Note: Storage order of raw animal product and ready to eat food items (fully cooked chicken products, mozzarella sticks, etc.) does not apply in a freezer so long as 1) Freezer is fully functional such that items remain fully frozen AND 2) Products are unopened and packages are in good condition. If products in the freezer are opened, store them such that raw animal foods are BELOW ready to eat foods. Read package labels and safe handling instructions to determine if the food item is raw animal food or ready to eat chicken. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed two (2) pans of chicken (buffalo and BBQ sauce wings), prepared while EHS was performing inspection, holding below 135F. CDI - PIC delegated task of reheating chicken portions to above 165F via oven. EHS observed chicken being effectively reheated prior to returning to the hot bar. PIC turned up hot water heater at hot bar to improve hot holding.
47 0.50 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 rust accumulation at internal vents and metallic shelving of display cooler interior. Clean/resurface interiors to remove corrosion. REPEAT. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one (1) slightly misaligned gasket at WIC door. Replace/realign gasket to form tight seal between WIC door and wall.
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. Observed cleaning needed within display case along sliding tracks and lower recessed portion non food contact. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some improvement in facility non food contact cleaning; wrapping stations and prep tables were observed as being clean during inspection. Clean display case thoroughly to prevent soil accumulation.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed minor leak at 3 compartment sink left faucet at point where faucet connects to basin. Repair plumbing fixtures such that sinks do not drip or leak when turned off.