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NameFRESH MARKET #219 MEAT/SEAFOOD, THE
Address1408 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/2/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand sink by 3 comp sink with chemical container being stored inside the basin. CDI: Item was removed. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink in prep room without paper towels. CDI: Paper towels were placed at sink.
11 0 Food obtained from approved source No No No 3-201.11 (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw meat and poultry as specified in Law. Observed labels printed for raw items being sold from display case (salmon, ground beef) without safe handling instructions.
15 1.50 Food separated & 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 food employee return from back area with gloves on, touching the door then proceed to handle single service and food items without changing gloves. CDI: Food employee changed gloves.
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 metal pans and saw blade soiled with debris. CDI: Items were placed to be cleaned. 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
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed raw marinated chicken cooling at a rate of 0.08F/min in sealed clam shell containers inside walk in cooler. CDI: Items were moved to walk in freezer. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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. Observed top of meat display case dripping during inspection. Liquid was not coming into direct contact with food items.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean metal pans being stored on soiled metal shelf.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy food debris on tracking of meat display case. Observed floor inside walk in freezer with heavy food debris. Clean as needed.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 flooring throughout facility in need of cleaning.