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NameMCALISTERS DELI #1209
Address4805 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/3/2026
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
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & 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. Observed queso mix cooling from ambient miss proper cooling window. See temperature chart. Cooling methods insufficient to support proper cooling. See violation 33 for further details. CDI - Queso voluntarily discarded. 1.5 pts. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 Observed most foods in sandwich prep holding above 41F during inspection. Ambient in unit 46F. See temperature chart. PIC stated all items had been maintaining proper temperature during their daily line checks, which occurred less than four hours prior to REHS discovery. CDI - All items moved to WIC to rapidly cool. Unit replaced with backup unit maintaining 40F. Maintenance contacted during inspection. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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 bottle of cleaner being stored next to customer foods during inspection. CDI - Cleaner moved to appropriate location. 0 pts.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 container of queso mix cooling from ambient in WIC while in a deep, covered plastic container. Container moved to WIF uncovered to hasten cooling. Queso did not meet proper cooling parameters. CDI - Queso voluntarily discarded. Repeat. 1 pt. Risk Control Plan to be discussed during follow up visit. 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 .
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 build up of food debris in back up prep and on various gaskets during inspection. More thorough or frequent cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. Repeat. 1 pt.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed all handsinks void of easily accessible waste receptacles during inspection. CDI - PIC provided. 0 pts.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 large amounts of food debris on floors and under prep units during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. Repeat. 1 pt.