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NameCOMPARE FOODS MARKET
Address3600 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/1/2018
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink underneath the chicharones. CDI-Paper towels were brought out.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several knives and the meat grinder in the cooler with food buildup. CDI-All items were properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. REPEAT.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed two containers of the ceviche with no date labels indicating when the product was prepared. The manager stated that the product was made three days ago. CDI-The items were properly back dated. REPEAT.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two flies in the meat cutting room. Increase pest control methods.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed several meat containers being stored inside of the reach in coolers underneath the display cases. The containers are being exposed to liquid/blood from the above containers.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two damaged gaskets to the walk in cooler doors. Have replaced.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean Yes Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed to the display cases and the inside of the coolers underneath the display cases. CDI-An employee began cleaning the cases during the inspection. REPEAT.
52 1 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes 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 several shopping carts unused and damaged around the dumpster area. These need to be removed. The manager of the facility will have them removed. REPEAT.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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 cleaning needed to the walls of the facility, especially around the hand washing sink. Have cleaned. REPEAT.