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NameAMERICAN DELI-INDEPENDENCE
Address7309 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM present during today’s inspection. -1-
15 3 Food separated & protected No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw shrimp with commercial packaging open stored above RTE vegetables, RTE rye bread and RTE tenders in reach in freezer. CDI - Foods relocated for proper storage. -3- ***Facility placed on risk control plan due to continuous non-compliance of risk factor. VERIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE ON FOOD STORAGE ORDER.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed lighter stored on shelving directly above round bottom wok on prep counter. CDI - Lighter removed by PIC. -0-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one small drain fly inside of ice machine. CDI - Insect eliminated. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard used on metal shelving for dry storage area, on floor at fryer, in walk-in cooler. Do no use cardboard as it is not a cleanable surface. Remove. -0-
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands. - Pf. Observed inadequate hot water temperatures measured at 108 F for both 3-compartment and prep sinks and all hand washing stations < 100 F. All utensils observed to be visibly clean to sight and touch during today’s inspection. Facility currently utilizing two tankless Rennai water heaters. GM will request repair services for tankless equipment. ***If facility is unable to maintain food contact services visibly clean to sight and touch and/or if hot water is no longer available, establishment must voluntarily close until compliance is met. Verification will be made by no later than 3/25/24 to assess compliance. -0.5-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed slow water leak at prep sink fixture. Repair. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed non-functional fryer stored in back room next to mop/maintenance sink. Remove. -0-