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NameATLANTIC FARMERS MARKET
Address3122 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 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 Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. Observed no paper towels at one hand sink in prep area. CDI - PIC replaced paper towels. 0 point deduction due to improvement noted. -0-
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. - Pf. Observed no tag with bag of shell stock (oysters) until empty in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Put tags with stock. -1- ***VR required.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed raw shrimp stored directly beside precooked shrimp in display case. CDI - Divider added to prevent cross contamination. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken products stored directly beside goat and pork in display case. CDI - Dividers added to prevent cross contamination. -1.5- 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 Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 precooked rock crab in display case with no date mark. CDI - Placed from frozen yesterday, date marked. 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 ready to eat imitation crab in display case without date marking. Per employee, product was pulled from frozen on 3/31/24. Discussion with PIC and employee on date marking requirement. CDI - Allowed to properly date mark imitation crab. Points scaled back due to improvement. -1.5- 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 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. 7-203.11 A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials may not be used to store, transport, or dispense food. Sanitizing solutions shall not be stored in or dispensed from containers previously containing other Poisonous or Toxic Materials. - P. Observed two spray bottles containing unidentifiable chemicals. Upon further observation, spray bottles originally used as window cleaner from faded labels. CDI - Chemicals removed. -0-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed handsink at back prep room with seal adjoining it to wall tearing. Reseal/caulk sink back as needed. REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting on handle of walk in freezer. Observed non-functional meat grinder. Also observed two worn/torn wrapping pads in the meat prep room. Repair/replace. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed heavily scored cutting board in use to prepare fish. -1-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 sliding doors and tracks of display cases with heavy build up and debris. Observed rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler. Also observed areas above poultry/pork/ground beef grab & go station with heavy rust and brown build up. Increase cleaning and maintain clean. -0.5-
50 0 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands. - Pf. Observed no hot water available at one hand sink. CDI - PIC turned on hot water valve. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed two (2) bathroom stalls (one in male restroom, one in female) marked as out of service. Also observed water leak at one hand sink. Repair. Repair urinals, toilets, and sinks as needed. -0-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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. Observed cracks/holes in flooring throughout prep room, damaged wall in fish dept adjacent to shelving unit, leading to moisture accumulation. Observed one floor patch of unsealed concrete, adjacent to standing bandsaw. Seal porous surfaces and replace damaged tiles as needed. Floor in WIF rusted. -1-