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NameMCALISTERS DELI #1072
Address2706 W MALLARD CREEK CHURCH RD
SUITE 100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/17/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drinking from a coffee cup while working at sandwich prep station. CDI - Drink was removed and EHS and employees had a discussion on where to take breaks for drinks and where to store them. 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed coffee cup with lid sitting on prep table. CDI - Cup was removed. REPEAT.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P. Observed employee drink from coffee cup while working at sandwich station and continue working without changing gloves or washing hands. CDI - PIC washed hands and removed beverage. 2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee go to begin slicing meat after fixing dishmachine and touching dirty dishes, without washing hands. CDI - EHS asked employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands.
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed pitcher and squeegee stored in handsink next to dish machine. CDI - Items were removed from dish machine. REPEAT.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed broccoli and cheese soup at 115 F and chicken tortilla soup at 133 at 10:25 am. PIC stated they had been placed in steam tables to reheat at around 8 am. CDI - Food was discarded.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed small container of shredded cheese being held in an ice bath at 50 F. CDI - Shredded cheese was moved to be cooled and will no longer be stored in the ice.
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed tomatoes in deep, covered, and tightly packed containers in WIC drop 1 degree in 45 minutes. Observed tomatoes cooling in prep cooler with no change in temperature after 40 minutes. Observed club sets at 50 cooling in prep cooler. CDI - PIC unwrapped tomatoes to allow them to cool more quickly. Tomatoes in prep cooler were moved to WIC. Club sets were moved to cool in WIC.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles of dressings and sauces in prep coolers with no labels. Need labels.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar. CDI - scoop handle was moved out of sugar.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 box of tea jugs stored on floor next to ice machine. Needs to be stored off the floor.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed debris and litter on ground in waste enclosure. Needs cleaning.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone on prep area. CDI - Phone was removed.