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NameHARRIS TEETER #440 MEAT/SEAFOOD
Address11135 GOLF LINKS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEHS observed separation of bagged shellstock (clams and mussels in mesh bags) from shellstock separated from their original container (loose oysters and clams) in shellstock ice display via spacing and no direct contact. EHS reviewed shellstock storage requirements as established in NC Food Code 3-203.12(C)(2): (2) If SHELLSTOCK are removed from its tagged or labeled container: (a) Preserving source identification by using a record keeping system as specified under Subparagraph (C)(1) of this section, Pf and (b) Ensuring that SHELLSTOCK from one tagged or labeled container are not COMMINGLED with SHELLSTOCK from another container with different CERTIFICATION NUMBERS; different harvest dates; or different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the CONSUMER. EHS advised the use of spacing, dividers, or separate containers held within ice to prevent potential commingling of shellstock.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed one (1) tray of cordon bleu chicken contaminated by dripping condensation in deli case. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of contaminated food.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed approximately seven (7) containers of ready to eat garlic butter pads stored beneath ground beef trays on WIC speedrack. CDI - Food employee placed ready to eat packaged food at available higher shelving. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) ground beef patties placed to cool beneath ground turkey on WIC shelves. Observed approximately eight (8) containers of chicken stored above steak containers in retail cooler. CDI - PIC and food employees reorganized Raw animal food storage to prevent potential contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 four (4) packages of garlic chicken cutlets, packaged on morning of inspection, sitting in retail cooler at a temperature of 45F. Fish had been packaged fewer than four hours prior. CDI - PIC rotated chicken to WIC to cool under better conditions. EHS provided cooling charts for cooked and ambient temperature TCS foods to department. Chicken was cooled to 41F and below within remaining cooling time. 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 .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. Observed one (1) tray of Cordon Bleu Chicken beneath pooling condensation at deli case. CDI - Contaminated chicken was voluntarily disposed of by PIC. 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed one (1) tray of chicken breasts (being used to make chicken cordon bleu wraps) stored on a tray stored over top trash can next to prep table. CDI - EHS relocated tray to clean portion of prep table, washed hands, and continued inspection. REPEAT
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee handling food while wearing a jeweled ring.