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NamePEOPLES MARKET, THE
Address1609 ELIZABETH AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/12/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand sink in coffee area blocked by a fan. CDI - fan moved.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Observed cut lettuce and Housemade Pimento cheese without date mark in salad prep unit. Per PIC, lettuce prepared prior day. CDI - PIC date marked lettuce. -Repeat 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employees wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. CDI - food employees provided education. Watch removed and hands rewashed.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 scoop handle in breading flour in dry storage. Observed scoop handle in flour bin in bakery area. CDI - PIC removed scoops from bins. -Repeat
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 boxes of single-use containers on the floor of the dry storage area. PIC stated items would be moved to shelves.