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NameBIG APPLE DELI
Address201 W ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/8/2024
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
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes Yes 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. - REPEAT- Observed employee twist top drink stored on top of prep table with food stored below and food prep occurring. CDI- PIC corrected the drink storage area to be away from food prep and single service item storage.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. - Observed front hand sink without a hand wash sign provided.
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- EHS observed yogurt sauce, sliced ham, sliced turkey, and sliced cheese above 41F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC was able to place items uncovered in walk in to quickly cool since it had not been out of temp in les than 1 hr according to PIC. 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 .
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - REPEAT- Observed several employees prep foods with long hair on the head and without a cover.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P- Observed can wash without a proper back flow prevention device with a hose connection. A Vr will occur within 3 days to ensure a back flow prevention device is provided.
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 shared facility dumpster doors open.