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NameTACO BELL #5349
Address20329 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/7/2021
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
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 PIC unable to tell EHS the five reportable foodborne illnesses and symptoms. CDI-PIC was able to show posted employee health poster with reportable illnesses and symptoms. EHS educated PIC on the poster and recommended training for all employees.
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed open employee drink on the prep top area. Observed employee drink stored in the reach in cooler with facility food. CDI - PIC discarded employee beverage/relocated
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed scoops at the ware washing sink stored as clean with food debris. CDI - PIC rewashed the utensils.
20 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 Observed lettuce, shredded cheese and diced tomatoes just placed in the top prep service station above 41F. PIC stated they just removed the products from their package and placed out. CDI - PIC placed the food in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down to 41F or below.
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 yellow liquid in a hand sanitizer spray bottle and in a dawn dish soap spray bottle. Discussion with PIC regarding mislabeled chemicals to prevent contamination. CDI- PIC removed liquid.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans wet stacked at the warewashing area. Allow to air dry prior to stacking. -REPEAT-
43 1 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No Yes No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed cups at the drive thru unprotected. Observed coffee cups stored with the food contact surface up. Keep cups in protective sleeve/inverted to prevent contamination. -REPEAT-
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed exterior of equipment and cooler gaskets accumulating food debris. Clean and maintain -REPEAT-
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-203.14 Prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -P Observed hose connected to can wash without a blackflow prevention device. EHS informed PIC that they will need to either purchase a backflow prevention device or removed/disconnect the sprayer house when not in-use. CDI-PIC elected to remove sprayer when not in use. Note: if this violation continues the PIC will need to purchase an approved backflow prevention device.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the dumpster door open. Keep closed when not in use to prevent attracting or harboring pests.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors under equipment and shelving in need of cleaning throughout . Observed dust accumulating under the hood system.
54 1 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed container for employee food on the top shelf over facility food supplies in the walk in cooler. -REPEAT-