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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 5/3/2023
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
8 4 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No REPEAT: 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed employee wash hands and shut off water supply with bare hands. CDI - EHS spoke with employee about handwashing procedures and hands re-washed. -4-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use - Pf. Observed trash can and utility cart obstructing hand washing sink inside prep room. CDI - All obstructions removed. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed pork and beef in display case that was above 41 F. Refer to temperature chart. PIC confirmed that the foods were taken out of the walk-in cooler before EHS arrival and were placed into the case. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the left side of the case was unable to maintain temperatures < 41 F. CDI - Products were relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool down. Staff advised to discontinue use of the case until repairs completed. ***3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED. -1.5-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed food debris on stainless steel scraper stored at wall mounted rack in prep room. CDI - PIC removed utensil. -0-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed several soiled single service trays on floating shelf above pork prep table station. CDI - EHS and PIC discussed about keeping trays inside sleeves to prevent contamination and trays voluntarily discarded. -0-
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes Yes REPEAT: 4-601.11(C)/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed inside of the display case holding raw beef, raw pork and raw chicken products. PIC states that the case is cleaned once a week, Thursdays. Return visit will be made no later than 5/5/23 to assess cleaning of case. -1-