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NameJ-FISH MARKET
Address1650 PACIFIC ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEHS spoke with owner. Made Owner aware that ANSI/NSF refrigeration is needed or make room in the walk-in cooler. Made owner aware that if temperatures cannot be maintained Certified cold holding equipment may need to be purchased. Facility buys commercially package, potato salad, and coleslaw then breaks down into smaller containers.

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 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed No CFPM on duty during inspection. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 coleslaw, water with seasoning (used for dipping raw fish ) and commercial potato salad above 41F. CDI Had employee move to WIC also had employee to turn down noncommercial cooler. Water was voluntarily discarded and re-made with Ice. 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 .
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.Observed several flying pest and 1 crawling pest in facility 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed gaps at the rear doors allowing visibility to the exterior when doors are closed. REPEAT
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. Observed rust inside of ice machine. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed Potatoe salad and coleslaw stored in equipment not ANSI/NSF certified or approved for commercial food service.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed back sink not flushed to back wall.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 missing ceiling tiles and cracked tiles throughout facility..REPEAT
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed no lighting in WIC 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed open soda can in RIC stored above facility food. REPEAT