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NameCOMPARE FOODS DELI/MEAT MARKET
Address2701 FREEDOM DR
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/11/2017
Final Score @ Grade
85 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed prep table stored directly touching handsink restricting accessing. Observed items stored in handsinks in several areas of prep room; knives, grinder equipment, metal sponges, deli wrapper, etc. REPEAT VIOLATION. CDI ITEMS RELOCATED TO APPROVED LOCATIONS.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed packaged creama for sale on-site with visible signs of microbial growth. CDI creama voluntarily discarded.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed entire deli display case at 57-62F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI items voluntarily discarded. Maintenance arrived during inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes Yes 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 no date marking procedures on any ready-to-eat item/deli meats in facility. REPEAT VIOLATION. CDI ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 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 creama packaged for individual sale greater than 7 days. CDI all packages of creama voluntarily discarded due to microbial growth.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed sanitizer stored directly on cuttingboard while food was being actively prepared. CDI sanitizer relocated to approved location.
27 0 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No Yes 3-502.12 Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria - P,PF Observed frozen crocker being sealed in packaging with vacuum sealer. CDI crocker voluntarily discarded. PIC stated facility will discontinue use of vacuum sealer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
30 0 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods Yes No Yes 8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf Observed frozen crocker being sealed in packaging with vacuum sealer. CDI crocker voluntarily discarded. PIC stated facility will discontinue use of vacuum sealer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No Yes Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed only surface temperature thermometer available for use. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed no ambient air thermometer available in display cases.
35 2 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No Yes 3-602.11 Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -Pf Observed facility packaging creama on-site for individual sale. Packaging does not include proper labeling as required above or proper date marking. CDI creama discarded due to visible signs of microbial growth. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored directly on meat saw.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service meat trays stored directly under hand washing station. CDI visible contaminated articles voluntarily discarded, remaining relocated to approved location. Observed several meat trays visibly soiled and in direct contact with glass cleaner. CDI all trays voluntarily discarded.
45 1 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 deli display case holding products above 45F. Observed broken glass on deli display case.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed nonfood contact surfaces collecting food debris; inside display cases, sticker residue on outside of display cases, meat scales, tracks of equipment, etc. REPEAT VIOLATION.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 several broken floor tiles throughout prep room and display areas of facility. Observed holes in wall of prep room. 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 food debris collecting on floor in prep room and display areas of facility. Observed ice accumulating on floor in walk-in cooler.