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NameMONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address10707 PARK RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/24/2016
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties Yes Yes No 2-102.11 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified PIC on site during inspection. CDI by instruction. Repeat.
2 0 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF - Observed employee not able to demonstrate that effective employee health policy was being followed. Cdi by instruction.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No /4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P - Food contact surfaces shall be clean to site and touch. Observed soil accumulation on blade of can opener. CDI, employee relocated can opener for cleaning. Improvement made since previous inspection.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P - Observed large container of cooked beans, large container of cooked beef and 3 containers of queso prepared the day before but above 45 degrees F. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded all foods and proper cooling methods discussed with PIC.
23 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No Yes 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens - PF - Observed menus updated but asterisk also on chicken, shrimp and fish items that operator stated that were not served undercooked. Operator instructed to update menu if they are not served undercooked. Verification return to ensure menu is corrected.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Separation-Storage - P - Store toxic substances so that contamination of equipment is prevented. Observed Ajax stored on shelf over fryer oil. CDI, Ajax relocated.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed queso, cooked beef, and beans cooling from previous day in deep covered containers. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded by operator.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No No 4-204-112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality - Temperature measuring devices shall be installed in hot and cold holding equipment for TCS foods. Observed temperature gauge not working and no temperature gauge provided in hot box.
39 1 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C - Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer in between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Repeat.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces - C - Cutting surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a cutting board with heavy scarring and pitting. CDI, operator removed cutting board from use.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency - C - Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed soiled equipment and other soils and debris accumulating on clean drain board of 3 compartment sink and container storing clean salsa and dressing containers.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C - Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free from an accumulation of soil. Observed soil accumulating on top of dish machine and shelving.