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NameAMERICAN DELI
Address9100 S TRYON ST
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 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 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - Observed no CFPM on site during the inspection. Front counter employee stated that she is trying to sign up for a class soon. REPEAT. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 - Observed a insert container of raw chicken Philly meat stored on the top shelf of the lowboy refrigerator, directly above an insert container of RTE gyro meat. - Observed an insert container of raw fish stored on the rolling cart in the WIC directly above a case of cucumbers. - Observed an insert container of raw fish stored in the WIC directly on top of a box of tomatoes. CDI - Storage order rearranged in the WIC and the lowboy to prevent potential contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No Yes No 3-501.12 Food that is being slacked shall be held in refrigeration at 41F and below or at any temperature if the food remains frozen. - Observed approx. 6-10 bags of French fries that were stored out of refrigeration on the lower shelf of the cookline prep tables. Employees stated they remove a large amount of bags from the WIC before they open and they are then stored on the lower shelf until used throughout the day. REPEAT.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 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 numerous squirt bottles of various condiments on the prep table between the opentop refrigerator and flattop grill at the cookline that were not labeled as to their contents.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed the back door of the establishment not fully closed at the time of the inspection, leaving a gap at the base of the door, allowing for the potential entry of vermin into the establishment. CDI - Door closed.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. - Observed the large metal scoop in the bin iof raw chicken wings in the WIC to be stored with the handle in direct contact with the raw chicken. CDI - Scoop removed.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. - Observed 2 “household use only” chest freezers in use to store TCS food in the back kitchen area. REPEAT.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed the covers the the WIC fans to have an accumulation of dust/debris.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed the 3 compartment sink to have a significant leak beneath the aluminum foil on the faucet when in use. Large amounts of water can be observed flowing out of the aluminum foil/down the exterior of the faucet. REPEAT.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed the grease dumpster and garbage dumpsters to both have their lids opened at the time of the inspection. REPEAT. 5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. - Observed the base of the garbage dumpster to be rusted with holes in the dumpster, allowing for vermin to access the garbage inside.
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 the handwash sink at the front counter area to be loose from the wall and in need of new caulking. REPEAT. - Observed the hood system to be missing all of the grease filters at the time of the inspection. 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 the wall beneath the 3 compartment sink to have an accumulation of black grime/debris. REPEAT.