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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 1/22/2021
Final Score @ Grade
88 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No one present at time of inspection with valid CFPM certification.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P Employees observed donning new gloves in between touching different meat and not washing hands. CDI. Employees washed hands. 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF One employee observed washing hands in prep sink. Education provided and employee washed hands in proper sink. 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Employee observed leaving meat market then returning to prep meat without washing hands prior. CDI. Education provided and employee rewashed hands.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected No No Yes 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf Several different meats being stored improperly in walk-in cooler and freezer. EHS emailed handouts that display proper food storage and will return no later than 2/1/2021 to verify storage has been corrected.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Meat grinder and slicers observed with old meat debris on blades. CDI. Unit was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Repeat inspection.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf One bottle observed missing labeling with chemicals inside. CDI. Labeled.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Walk-in cooler and freezer observed with an abundance of food that is not conducive for proper holding and storage. During inspection, facility received EHS will return no later than 2/1/2021 to verify facility has limited food deliveries or provided adequate capacities.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Facility does not have thermometer for use. EHS will return no later than 2/1/2021 to ensure thermometer has been obtained.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Food observed on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer.
38 0 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. Employee prepping meat observed with chain bracelet.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. A few soiled wiping cloths observed on cutting board throughout facility. Repeat violation.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. A few tongs observed in direct contact with the meat in display case.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf No test strips observed in facility for quat sanitizer used at three compartment sink or for Purell sanitizer being used on food contact surfaces. EHS will return no later than 2/1/2021 to ensure test strips have been obtained.
47 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. Sides of equipment observed with meat build up. Clean more frequently to keep areas free of debris.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Dumpster door observed open.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. An employee phone observed on cutting surface for prepping meat. Another employee’s purse observed hanging on dry storage shelf.