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NameKICKS DELI
Address101 N TRYON ST
STE P & Q
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28246
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS observed unused sanitizer at 3 compartment sink being dispensed at below recommended levels (between 150-400 ppm QAC.) PIC and EHS remade sanitizer by manually adding sanitizer solution to 3 compartment sink to register at least 200 ppm QAC. EHS advised PIC to manually mix and check sanitizer concentration prior to use in wiping cloth buckets , spray bottles, or for sanitizing washed and rinsed food contact surfaces.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no documented certified food protection manager at time of inspection. PIC demonstrated knowledge by answering questions during and after inspection and having no priority violations at time of inspection. REPEAT. Note: Establishment is newly permitted and will not receive point deduction for the initial 210 days after permitting (until 04/29/2025) while awaiting ANSI certification of PIC. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed ready to eat food items (sliced lunch meats, salami, etc.) held below three (3) unwashed produce containers (tomatoes, bagged red onions, unwashed avocados) EHS and PIC reviewed posted WIC storage order chart. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some noted improvements. EHS observed no improperly stored raw animal food and all food was stored in either food safe multi use containers or commercial packaging. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 0 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 Observed four (4) portions of non date mark exempt, TCS foods (milk, pasteurized egg mix, and spinach bin in WIC, milk in smoothie prep unit) with no date marks. Per conversation with PIC, these items were opened on the day of inspection. CDI - Date marks were added to TCS foods in long term storage. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Briefly observed side sales window open at start of inspection. Observed no pest entry. CDI - EHS closed window at start of inspection.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No 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 one (1) bin of instant yeast with a spoon handle making direct contact with the food. CDI - EHS removed utensil from yeast without making direct contact and rotated spoon to top of closed bin.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes 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 two (2) unopened boxes of single service articles (sauce cup lids) stored directly on the floor. Elevate boxes as required. 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed three (3) stacks of single service articles (to go lids and boxes) with exposed food contact surfaces at sandwich prep shelving. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination. REPEAT
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored on non food contact side of clean deli slicer. CDI - PIC rotated cell phone to nearby chair.