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NameHALAL INTERNATIONAL
Address3120 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no papertowels at handwashing sink. CDI: Paper towels provided.
11 1 Food obtained from approved source No No No 3-201.11 (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw meat and poultry as specified in Law. Observed no safe handling instructions on raw meat and raw poultry in the grab and go cases. CDI: Stickers were provided and placed on packages.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw meats in the grab and go coolers above 41F. Air temperature of the units were 38F and 35F. CDI: Items rapidly cooled in the walk in due to being not above 45F and raw. Product had just been wrapped/packaged today. EHS strongly recommends that staff work in small batches and place product back into walk in cooler prior to putting it in the grab and go case if it gets above 41F. Observed turkey chubs and pastrami in display case holding above 41F. All other items in the case were at 41F and below. Product was on a tray that was blocking the fan prohibiting air flow to product. CDI: Items moved to the walk in as they were just pulled out 1.5 hours prior. 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 0 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 chubs of turkey with no date mark. PIC stated the smoked turkey was opened 2 days ago and the roasted turkey was opened yesterday. CDI: Items were date marked. 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 .
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No 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 shelving in walk in cooler with build up. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - REPEAT - Observed dumpster with only one lid. PIC stated he has called multiple times to get a new dumpster and was told it would be delivered but it has not been.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. - REPEAT - Observed missing tile from wall to right of walk in cooler door. Some improvement as blood on floor was not an issue today.
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 employees with personal food in prep area upon arrival. CDI: Employees relocated to a non-food service area for eating.