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NameBALAGERU MART
Address2825 CENTRAL AV
UNIT A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsPIC shall follow up with EHS within 3 days to verify all items for retail sale have compliant labeling. Business card provided.

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 no CFPM onsite at start of inspection. (-1)
37 2 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No REPEAT. 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. Observed 50-60% of spices and dry foods (spices, coffee, beans) decanted from original packaging for retail service onsite without adequate labels with all required components. CDI- Owner arrives during inspection and begins labeling all containers. A Risk Control Plan or permit action may result if out of compliance at next inspection or visit. (-2) 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 multiple containers of unlabeled spices in back dry storage area to left of microwave. EHS advised PIC to label items with name.
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 two American cockroaches in back kitchen on floor. No signs of infestation or contamination to food or equipment observed. EHS advised PIC to increase abatement methods. (-0)
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single use latex gloves hanging from splash guard of 3 comp sink to dry after washing. PIC is advised that gloves cannot be washed and re-used. CDI- Gloves disposed. 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed stacks of foam single service trays on top of cooler without packaging. Store in sleeves until used. (-0.5)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 opening at wall behind walk in cooler, to left of 3 comp sinks. 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 dark residue accumulating in caulking where 3 comp sink connects to wall. Clean or replace caulking. (-0)
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes. Observed multiple sticks of incense burning in main kitchen and food preparation area, causing low visibility from smoke. EHS advised PIC to discontinue incense burning in area’s where preparation or unprotected foods and washing of dishes occurs. CDI- Incense removed from main kitchen. (-0)