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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 7/9/2024
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand washing sink near 3-comp-sink block by three racks of raw chicken. CDI - PIC was able to moved racks out of the way. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed soiled brush inside hand washing sink near deli case. CDI - employee moved brush to dish area. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed four boxes thawing raw shrimp in hand washing sink near seafood case. CDI - PIC removed items from hand washing sink and placed them in cooler.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed meat grinder stored clean with bloody food built up. PIC stated grinder was cleaned the previous day. EHS instructed PIC to W/R/S equipement again before use. EHS observed food employee W/R/S equipement properly. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 two sliced chubs of ham in deli case with no date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. PIC was unsure when ham was sliced. 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 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed above 400PPM for quaternary sanitizer used in 3-comp-sink. PIC was able to correct dispenser unit on wall. Sanitizer concentration was measured at 200PPM after correction.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed several thawing raw fish in 3-comp-sink without any running water. CDI - PIC moved several fish to seafood prep sink and let cold water flow around the fish. PIC instructed employee to properly wash sanitizer compartment of sink.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed five boxes of fish stored directly on floor in WIF. CDI - PIC moved items off floor to rack 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed four boxes of beef stored directly on floor in WIC. CDI - PIC moved items off floor to rack
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet and soiled wiping cloths on prep areas and on top of boxes on chicken in WIC. CDI - PIC discarded cloths.
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use dishes stored directly on the floor in WIC and prep area. CDI - PIC moved items off floor.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC door damaged on bottom right edge and torn gasket. PIC is looking into replace entire door.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.16 (B) Warewashing sinks used to wash produce or thaw food shall be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use. Observed soiled utensils and equipement in wash/rinse compartment of 3-comp-sink at the same time raw fish was being thawed in sanitizer compartment. CDI - PIC moved utensils and equipement to second 3-comp-sink.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C)/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed heavy food build up on display case holding raw beef, raw pork and raw chicken products.