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NameNIKIS FOOD SHOP
Address2200 BEATTIES FORD RD.
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. - Observed employee drinks stored above retail food in a reach in cooler. CDI- PIC moved items below restaurant foods.
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P - Observed an employee wash hands for only 10 secs and another employee wash hands and at the end of the procedure use bare hands to turn the faucet off. The action of using bare hands re contaminates the hands. CDI- Education was provided to both employees and EHS was able to observe proper hand washing by the end of the inspection. For more information on handwashing, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed one employee fill a water cup at the hand sink. CDI- Education was provided.
15 0 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 raw pork chops, raw sausage, and raw beef stored above RTE chicken wings, cheese, and sauces. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was observed. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
16 1.50 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. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P - Observed several knives and vegetable slicer with food debris left on them and stored clean according to the PIC. Observed sanitizer in three comp sink in attempt to be used at 0 ppm Cl. CDI- PIC provided sanitizer at 200 ppm Cl and re washed all soiled food contact surfaces. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. - Observed cut tomatoes and prepared salads (with boiled egg and cheese) in a reach in cooler not meet proper cooling rate for ambient cooling. See temp chart. CDI- PIC was able to place items on TPHC since they had been prepared at 9 AM from cold ingredients EHS observed at 40F during inspection. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed diced ham, sliced turkey, sliced ham, milk, potato salad, gravy, and rice all above 41F. PIC stated items should have been 41F and but employees must have left on the counter to long. CDI- PIC was able to place items in the reach in freezer to quickly cool. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No No Yes 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 sliced bologna and sliced deli ham in the reach in freezer without dates and preparation occurred 3 days prior to the inspection according to employees. Observed cooked minced chicken, cooked potatoes, diced ham, sliced ham, and sliced bologna dated for today. However employees stated items were from 3 days ago. PIC stated they must have put the wrong date on the items. PIC was able to correct the dates. A VR will occur within 3 days to ensure proper date marking is occurring. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf- Observed raw shell eggs on TPHC according to an employee and on written procedures for 4 hr tphc however PIC did not mark the start and end time of TPHC. CDI- PIC was able to properly mark the correct time. NOTE: All other TPHC items were correctly marked.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed ambient prep salads and cut tomatoes not cool within an hour of first and second temp. EHS observed items covered an in reach in coolers attempting to cool. CDI- PIC was able to place items on TPHC 9am-3pm. NOTE: Permit condition already in place to ensure primary cooking and cooling of foods does not occur. If violation of cooling occurs permit action will occur. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed sausages cooling at ambient air. CDI- PIC had an employee move items to reach in cooler to thaw.
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 large box of napkins stored on the floor of dry storage area.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed gasket on 3 door reach in cooler torn. NOTE: This item is on non compliant items of the transitional permit. Equipment is functioning properly. Observed rough absorbent wood in dry storage area used for shelving.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf- Observed wash water at 87F. CDI- PIC provided hot water at 127.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed out door waste containers doors and lids open. NOTE: PIC stated the dumpster is shared with non permitted facilities in the same shopping area.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 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 several absorbent ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen area. Observed broken floor tile, broken base boards, and rough wall junction near back door. All floors walls and ceilings shall be smooth, durable, and easy to clean. NOTE: these items are on the list of non compliant items of the transitional permit. No point deduction occurred.