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NameFOOD LION #0769 PRODUCE
Address8100 IDLEWILD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/14/2021
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P EHS observed cut containers of watermelon, honeydew and canteloupe cut at ambient temperature on 07/12, 07/13, and 07/14 not reach 41F or lower within 4 hours. Per PIC and food employee, all items have been in display case since at least 07/13. Food employee stated melons are cut at ambient temperature then moved directly to display case which was evident by temperatures food in display case. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded the following food items: 17 containers of sliced watermelon, 4 containers of mixed cut melons, 2 party trays of mixed cut melons, 5 container each of cut watermelon spears and canteloupe spears, and over 4 cups of cut melons. EHS discussed proper cooling procedures and cooling parameters with food employee and PIC. PIC stated their policy is to cool all TCS foods per food code and will train employees.
31 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 cut containers of watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe being cooled in customer cold holding display case. All food items were tightly covered and stacked. CDI-All food items were discarded due to violation #18 observed. Observed cut melons sliced 30 mins prior to EHS arrival cooling in walk-in cooler tightly sealed. CDI-PIC had lids removed to continue cooling process. EHS discussed proper cooling methods with PIC and food employees for all cut melons.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 (B) System maintained in good repair - C Observed leak coming from piping under 3-compartment sink. Repair piping so that it does not leak.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed doors on outside dumpster open. REPEAT, but different code section violation observed.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed an employee water bottle and canned drink stored on prep table. Store all personal drinks with a lid and straw and store away from food and food and non-food contact surfaces. EHS did not observe employees drink from beverages. CDI- Drinks moved to employee breakroom.