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NameCOMPARE FOODS EXPRESS MEAT MARKET
Address201 W ARROWOOD RD
SUITE F
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/17/2024
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 oysters held on ice uncovered / unprotected in front of display case on cart. CDI, oysters to be relocated behind counter display case.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 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 back slicer stored as clean but food residues. CDI, employee to clean and sanitize. 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(B) Maintain raw shell eggs in refrigeration with an ambient air temperature of 45F or below.- P - Observed beef, pork and chicken over stacked in display cases in front of store between 41-45 degrees F. Observed container of beef in wic at 44 degrees F. Recently placed foods relocated to rapidly cool. Observed some between 46-47 degrees F over 4 hours voluntarily discarded. Observed display case with ambient air temperature of 49 degrees F. Observed chorizo, beef and pork at 48-49 degrees F in unit overnight and voluntarily discarded. Vr required to follow up on equipment calibration and cold holding . PIC contacted refrigeration maintenance while on-site. Cold holding out of compliance past several inspection and if not in compliance next inspection may require risk control plan For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 ham with discard date of 9/14. CDI, ham voluntarily discarded. 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 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P - Observed window cleaner spray bottles over clean single-service food grade wrapping. CDI, chemicals relocated for proper storage.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed raw oysters stored in undrained ice.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing watch.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet cloths on prep table.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 2 damaged wrapping pads. Observed several cases calibrated and maintaining TCS foods at required temperature. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed black plastic crates used in direct food storage of meat in walk in cooler. Equipment not smooth and easily cleanable. Vr required. Replace with food grade containers or use grade liner.