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NameBIG APPLE DELI
Address201 W ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/20/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 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 No 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 several employee drinks stored on top of prep units with food stored below and food prep occurring.
8 2 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 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed employees double gloving raw foods to Rte foods. Observed employees don gloves without a hand wash. Observed employee turn faucet off with bare hands. Observed an employee use towel to dry hands. CDI- Education was provided. EHS observed proper hand washing by the end of the inspection.
15 1.50 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 -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. 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed employee double gloving without a hand wash. Employee was observed to wear black gloves, don a new clear glove to handle raw foods. Used same gloved hands to remove clear glove then prep RTE foods. EHS also observed raw chicken stored above shrimp. Observed shaved steak stored above RTE cheese. CDI- Education was provided PIC corrected all issues. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitatio
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 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 all TCS foods in flip top without a date. PIC stated items were from yesterday and/or today that would be kept for another day. PIC showed EHS items were dated in walk in cooler. CDI- PIC was able to properly date mark items in flip top. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed large container of sanitizer without a label. CDI- PIC provided a label.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf- Observed raw pork chops thawing at ambient air. CDI- PIC provided cool running water over the product.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed several employees prep foods with long hair on the head and without a cover.
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 absorbent tiles above back and front of kitchen. Observed can wash damaged. Observed ac/heat vent damaged. NOTE: items are on transitional permit to be corrected.