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NameMONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address10707 PARK RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/12/2014
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P Observed employee wipe his hands on a soiled cloth tucked in his apron two times. CDI by instruction, hands were washed.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed a soiled food processor blade stored clean with dried food debris on it. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed one sanitizer bucket at 0ppm concentration. CDI- bucket was emptied and refilled to proper concentration.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed spinach queso sauce on the steam table at 116F. CDI- sauce was reheated on the stove to above 135F.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and 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 shredded pork in the walk in cooler not dated and salsa in a reach in cooler not dated. PIC stated both items will not be used within 24 hours. CDI- datemarks added.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two sanitizer buckets not labeled. CDI- labels were added. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Observed multiple cans of RAID insecticide that are not approved for commercial food service. CDI- insecticides will be removed from the premises.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed 5 dry wiping cloths stored on cutting boards with visible food debris on them.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed 4 scoops with handles stored in herbs and spices on a dry storage rack.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans and large white plastic bins stacked while wet.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No •4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed three cutting boards with heavy scoring. One cutting board was located at the bar (yellow), another cutting board was affixed to the flip top prep. cooler, and the third cutting board was stored under a preparation table (red).
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed soiled shelving in the walk in cooler and two soda gun holsters located at the bar with visible debris in them.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 the wall behind a chemical storage shelf beginning to corrode and the paint was beginning to peel. Observed tile grouting beginning to deteriorate throughout the kitchen. Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed absorbent, acoustic ceiling tile above the bar.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 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 two dusty ventilation ducts above a food preparation sink and above a food preparation table.