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NameMONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address10707 PARK RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/27/2021
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
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P. Observed pico de gallo (prep unit), poblanos and chicken taquitos (lowboy RIC) holding > 41 F. PIC stated that these were prepped 15 minutes prior to EHS arrival and placed into low boy unit. CDI - PIC took products to WIC to cool down quickly. EHS observed temperatures decreasing towards 41 F during inspection.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT: 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 large container of cut lettuce cooling tightly covered in WIC at 70 F with no temperature change after 40 minutes. CDI - container uncovered and product placed in ice bath. Temperature began to decrease towards 41 F during inspection. Observed tightly covered containers of pico de gallo and poblanos and tray of stacked chicken taquitos > 41 F in low boy RIC. See temperature chart. PIC stated that these were made and placed into low boy unit when prior to EHS arrival. CDI - PIC relocated items to quickly cool in WIC. Products began to quickly drop towards 41 F during inspection.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container of margarita mix stored on floor in bar area. CDI - PIC moved item off floor.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados with stickers present in low boy RIC.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No REPEAT: 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 scoop handle in contact with food in dry goods bin. Observed scoop stored inside of water container at guacamole cart. CDI - Scoops removed.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed uncovered waste bins in female restrooms. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No REPEAT: 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed boxes littering outside of facility.