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NameMARKET EXPRESS #17385
Address5600 BROOKSHIRE BV
B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsFacility was previously closed for an incident that occurred involving a shooting and closed again for an incident involving a death.

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 personal water bottle with twist off cap submerged inside ice machine. CDI - PIC educated employee on where to placed personal items and removed personal water bottle from in ice machine.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on the inside rim of ice machine. Increase frequency of cleaning of unit.
23 1.50 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 two pans of cut lettuce and sliced American cheese with date marking of 1/6/25 in flip top unit. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded two pans of cut lettuce and sliced American cheese. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed large gap underneath entire lower portion of exit door to kitchen with visible light coming through.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board for flip top unit with deep scratch and score marks in need of replacement or resurfacing.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes No 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 clear and stainless steel containers stored clean with stickers and glue residue still attached on shelf CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 throughout kitchen and hard to reach areas around cooking equipment.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal bag and incenses being stored on shelf among clean equipment and utensils. CDI - PIC moved items to office. 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up and dripping on backsplash of equipment.