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NameMCALISTERS DELI #1237
Address9864 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 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 multiple clear containers in clean dish storage with visible food debris on them. Observed multiple clear plastic containers with sticker residue stacked in clean dish storage making the residue touch the food contact surface. CDI- Items were taken to the dish pit to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: SanitizingSolutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies and gnats throughout the facility. PIC stated that pest control is due to come any day.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored in soap/water solution. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the side of the sanitizer bucket so the rags were have out of the bucket. Observed sanitizer bucket had 0ppm of lactic acid (sink and surface) sanitizer. CDI- EHS provided education and wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer solution at the correct concentration.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed multiple plastic pans in dry dish storage that were stacked wet.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed both flip top prep units are leaking. EHS observed water pooling at the salad/spud unit and ice build up in the sandwich unit. Observed the WIC in need of a door sweep. Repair as a soon as possible. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit in main kitchen area out of service during inspection. Removal, replacement or repair required. Observed rust on shelving units in WIF, WIC, and on the sandwich prep shelves. Repair, replacement, or resurfacing required.**REPEAT**
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 non food equipment in need of general cleaning. Bins used on the line, shelving on the line near dish machine.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.14 Prevent back flow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed the mop sink was turn on, has a splitter value and an attached spray nozzle during the inspection. This renders the current back flow preventer inoperable as it is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI- EHS spoke with PIC about options for fixing the noncompliant item. EHS suggested that facility could add an additional backflow preventer that is rated for continuous pressure. Water was turned off, nozzle removed and pressure released. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the hand sink near the kitchen door, the three compartment sink faucet and the dish machine are leaking. Repair as soon as possible.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed the light shield missing in the kitchen above the salad/spud prep unit. PIC stated they will call a vendor to replace the shield. 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed hood lights above hot holding area for potatoes are not functioning. Repair as soon as possible.