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NameHALAL MARKET
Address3145 N SHARON AMITY RD
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/24/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P - Observed multiple handwashes from the PIC for only approx. 5 seconds. CDI - EHS intervened each time to remind and ensure PIC is washing hands for full 15 seconds. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P - Observed the PIC enter the facility and immediately don gloves and begins touching clean utensils. CDI - EHS intervened and had PIC wash hands prior to continuing their duties.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. - Observed the meat grinder to be covered with meat from night prior. PIC did not clean the utensil prior to leaving the night before and left the piece of equipment dirty. CDI - PIC placed dirty portion of the meat grinder into the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed the interior of the band saw, meat tenderizer and interior of the equipment used for forming the sausage stored as clean and to be covered in food debris. CDI - Utensils placed in 3 compartment sink to be rewashed, rinsed and sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
27 0 Food additives: approved & properly used Yes No No 3-202.12 Food may not contain unapproved food additives or additives exceeding levels generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as specified in 21 CFR 181-186. -P - Observed a container of red food coloring stored in a bin below the prep surface with the meat grinders. PIC stated the item is from the Middle East and was not able to provide manufacturers instructions. Additive did not state it was FDA approved or used approved ingredients. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed 2 live roaches in the kitchen at the time of the inspection. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed glue traps throughout the facility that were full of dead insects. REPEAT.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed the PIC enter the facility and begin to work with utensils without a head covering.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed an accumulation of garbage and cardboard surrounding the dumpster.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed the floor tiles beneath the food prep sink to be lifted off the floor. REPEAT. 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 the floor between the wall and the side of the display case to be covered in an accumulation of debris.