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NameCAROLINA AFRICAN MARKET
Address1524 ALLEGHANY ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/18/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed containers of cooked beef stew, cooked beef pieces, cooked cow feet and cooked goat pieces cold holding in RIC with no lids. CDI - PIC went and obtain clean lids for containers. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed carton trays of raw shelled eggs stored above containers of washed vegetables. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 Observed cooked chicken wrapped in aluminum foil, cooked goat and shito sauce with no form of identification or date on containers in RIC. CDI - PIC was able to placed date/label dated from yesterday. 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed in-use spray bottle with original labeling of glass clearer with quaternary sanitizer inside stored on 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC removed label and properly labeled spray bottle.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed open box of fish already thawed from yesterday in RIC still in original reduced oxygen packaging. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded seven individual packaged fish. EHS educated PIC and staff how to properly thaw reduced oxygen package fish.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use serving spoons and thongs housed in a container of water below 135*F. CDI - PIC moved utensils to 3-comp-sink.
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 WIF door not fully closing. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIF door with torn and deformed gasket around door.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes No 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 a few clear food containers stored clean above 3-comp-sink with date marking stickers still attached. CDI - PIC moved containers to sink.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food co-mingling with food for the facility inside walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC relocated personal food items to centralized box with label and place on lower shelf. 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed hood filters with built up grease.