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NameTACO BELL #5349
Address20329 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/30/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & 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 41F. -P. Observed sealed bags of ground beef and cheese sauce that were in walk in cooler, holding around 70F, see temperature chart. PIC stated these products were carry over products from last night, had been heated last night and put into cooler for next day. PIC stated these products are supposed to be broken down, portioned and cooled in ice baths before moving to walk in cooler. CDI- all products out of temperature were voluntarily discarded by PIC. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed multiple chemical bottles labeled “peroxide/multi surface cleaner”, EHS observed stock bottle with label is a yellow chemical. EHS found that 2 bottles were marked with this label, one chemical was yellow and other was purple. PIC identified purple chemical as degreaser. CDI- degreaser discarded, PIC stated she will have new bottles ordered for degreaser.
33 0.50 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 ground beef and cheese sauce in large sealed bags that were carried over from last night service, did not properly cool in walk in cooler. PIC discussed procedure for cooling down carry over product, procedure is to portion and use ice baths. Facility must follow these cooling procedures for proper cooling, current methods are not cooling foods properly. CDI- carry over ground beef and cheese sauce voluntarily discarded during inspection. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a seasoning shaker at cook line with no label.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed small scoop handles contacting cheese on cold line.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with significant buildup, in need of cleaning. Observed dry storage and clean dish shelving with dust buildup, in need of cleaning. REPEAT.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 walls in dry storage area with to-go containers in need of cleaning, black buildup on walls. Observed buildup behind cooking equipment area on floors. REPEAT.