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NameAPPLE SPICE LUNCH BOX
Address4801 CHASTAIN AV
SUITE 160
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS educated PIC on storing unwashed produce above RTE deli meat in the WIC.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 Obsrved multiple sliced deli meats and cheeses in the prep top above 41F. Some were filled past the fill line of the container and others were prepped today and not cooled down before putting in the unit. PIC stated that the unit was filled this morning. CDI EHS PIC moved foods to the WIC to cool down. 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed multiple chemical storage items on shelf above a prep table (PIC stated that the table is used for dirty dishes). EHS advised to move chemicals to storage room. Also spray bottle of chlorox cleaner being used to wipe down metal sheet pans that previously contained raw chicken. Also observed sanitizer bucket stored on middle shelf with clean dishes. CDI PIC moved chemicals and advised employee to discontinue using Clorox cleaner on dishes. PIC also moved sanitizer bucket.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 cut lettuce and grilled chicken that was prepped today and used today cooling in the WIC in deep round plastic containers with lids tightly closed. CDI EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lids and put foods in a shallow pan. REPEAT 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed flying insect sticky trap plugged in directly above a prep table that hold dirty dishes. CDI PIC unplugged trap.