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NameC TOWN EXPRESS MEAT MARKET
Address7012 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/1/2015
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC at time of inspection not certified. Facility has 210 days from date permit was issued before 2 point deduction will be taken.
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No 2-201.11(A) Ensure food employees understand when to report illnesses, symptoms and exposure.-P Observed PIC and employee aware of employee health policy but could not list any of the reportable symptoms or illnesses. CDI by instruction; gave copy of employee health policy.
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed open employeee beverage stored on top of container of dry good items on dry storage shelf. CDI by discarding.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink near 3 compartment sink upon arrival. CDI-paper towels placed at sink. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signs at any hand sinks including in restrooms. Signs were provided at time of permit issuance.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Facility prepares ceviche using pre-cooked shrimp and raw tilapia. No parasite destruction information could be provided at time of inspection. Verification required.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employee leave meat market area then return to area and continue handling raw meat without changing gloves. CDI- employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No No 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 open deli meats, queso fresco and ceviche in display case with no date marking system in place. Queso sincho (hard cheese) may be exempt from date marking but more information needed from provider in order to determine. Verification required.
23 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Consumer advisory required for ceviche prepared with raw tilapia. CDI by instruction; verification required.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Observed can of WD-40 on shelf with chemicals. Informed PIC that it cannot be used on any food contact surfaces of the equipment. CDI- can removed from meat market.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Use manufacturer specifications for thawing. Observed reduced oxygen packages of raw tilapia in display cooler with statement saying to remove from package before thawing. CDI by instruction with PIC.
38 0.50 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 employee handling meat wearing bracelet, watch and rings.