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NamePEOPLES MARKET, THE
Address1609 ELIZABETH AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple opened (cream, milk, opened almond milk) and unopened (two unopened milk gallons) dairy items in front RIC in the front rows holding above 41F. All these items were in the front and second row of the left side. Items in the front on the right side also out of temp. Items in the back right were 41F and below. Left side is opened a lot during rush times. Front RIC is also filled completely with items not allowing for air flow from unit. CDI. All items above 41F that were dairy or opened almond milk over 41F were voluntarily discarded. Observed individually wrapped deli meat holding above 41F in top layers. PIC voluntarily discarded 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 pickled figs with 9/1 date label being held for up to 30 days. PIC explained that figs are dehydrated and cold pickling brine is added. Because this rehydrates something that was previously heat treated, 7 day expiration applies. If PIC chooses to use fresh figs with no heat treatment process and placement into cold brine then 7 day expiration does not apply. CDI PIC discarded. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed front RIC being over stocked with items with the result of the front TCS items not holding 41F. CDI Items were voluntarily discarded.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repair condensation leaks to prevent ice buildup. PIC stated work order has been placed for unit. Repairman has returned several times and order is in for return again. No escalation in points. All cold is covered so condensation leaks to not drip onto products.