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NameAMERICAN DELI
Address9100 S TRYON ST
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 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 REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - Observed no CFPM on site during the inspection. PIC's CFPM certificate has expired. 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)(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 raw chicken stored directly on top of raw beef in home use only chest freezer. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded box of raw beef where raw chicken was making contact. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (2) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready to eat foods. P. Observed employee using red tongs to place raw chicken wings into fryer basket and proceeded to use the same tongs for FC chicken wings. EHS intervened and educated staff. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed secondary spray bottle with without any form of identification under prep table. CDI - PIC labeled bottle degreaser.
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No REPEAT 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. Employee 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. CDI - PIC placed bags back inside WIC.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insect inside empty grey busy on storage shelf. CDI - PIC removed insect and placed bus tub inside 3-comp-sink.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed medium size single service cup with no handle being used to scoop dry seasoning. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded single service cup.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 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. PIC is still shopping for commercial grade equipment.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 several plastic containers stored clean with stickers and stickers residue stored clean. CDI - PIC moved containers to 3-comp-sink
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes Yes No 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 grease and food build up on walls and floors, general cleaning needed throughout kitchen mainly near cooking equipment and underneath storage shelves. 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 FRP walls near 3-comp-sink coved away from wall. 6-501.15 Food preparation sinks, handwashing sinks, and warewashing equipment may not be used for the cleaning, preparing, or holding of maintenance tools or for disposal of mop water. -Pf Through observation and conversation with employee hood filters were cleaned in prep sink and are currently being held in prep sink. CDI - PIC removed hood filters.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 4-301.14 Hood systems and devices shall be in sufficient number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on equipment, walls, and ceilings. Observed no hood filters installed in hood system. PIC stated filters were cleaned yesterday and will reinstall them today. Observed no drip pans for hood system installed.