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NameBALAGERU MART
Address2825 CENTRAL AV
UNIT A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/31/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a food protection manager onsite during inspection repeat For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed majority of raw items in WIC and ambient temperature holding above 41F. Repairman was called. During inspection temperature came down to 39F and items began to cool quickly. Possibly in defrost cycle. PIC stated he will have repairman will look to change time of defrost cycle. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed prescription medication stored on ledge in prep area. CDI PIC moved out of prep area.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Multiple items for sale with no labels.
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 fly flying around facility.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Meat grinder used in facility PIC states is broken and is waiting on repair.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 walls in prep area in need of cleaning. REPEAT 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed half wall leading to retail area with damage towards the bottom and peeling paint. Observed FRP separating from the wall near hand sink. Repair
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal food stored on top of boxes in WIC. PIC moved personal food items away from products for customer.