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NameLOWES FOODS #280 DELI & BAKERY
Address14021 BOREN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/8/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsNote: facility is currently keeping Focaccia bread in cold holding cases, awaiting variance approval for this product, according to PIC. Not using on TPHC during todays inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed paper towel dispenser malfunctioning when EHS attempted to wash hands, unable to dispense paper towels. CDI- dispenser opened, adjusted, properly dispensing paper towels after correction.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed several packages of strawberries with moldy buildup, needed to be discarded. CDI- product discarded, PIC will discuss with employees.
15 0 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 1x box of raw chicken stored over a plastic container of pork ribs. CDI- pork ribs moved, EHS discussed storage order with PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener spike with black buildup, in need of cleaning. CDI- can opener cleaned at dish pit during inspection. Note: this was the only piece of dirty equipment. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed several deli meats with no date label at sub/salad station, PIC stated that these containers are supposed to be date labeled on the product. CDI- PIC was able to identify date opened/prepped for these meats, opened yesterday. Products properly labeled during inspection. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed several bags of deli meat expired (expired on September 7th) stored in sandwich reach in unit, had not been discarded yet. Observed 6-8 deli chubs marked as expired on September 7th that were stored in deli cold holding drawers, had not been discarded yet. CDI- products voluntarily discarded during inspection, EHS discussed date marking and discarding old product. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed in use knives stored in pitcher of sanitizer water. EHS explained that utensils shall NOT be stored in sanitizer, must be washed/rinsed/sanitized and stored in a clean/dry location. Proper sanitization requires wash/rinse/sanitize and air drying to be effective. CDI- knives removed from sanitizer, will not store inside sanitizer anymore.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at handsink to begin inspection.