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NameAZTECA RESTAURANT
Address9709 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/30/2024
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
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed PIC thoroughly wash hands at handsink, then turn faucet off with no protective barrier. CDI: EHS informed PIC of proper steps in handwashing, and PIC re-washed hands.
23 0 Proper date marking & 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 a couple salsas in the lowboy that were prepared today, but not date marked. PIC stated that the salsas are held for 3 days. Anything held for more than 24 hours need to be date marked. CDI: Food employee created date labels for these TCS foods. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple flies in the kitchen and dish area during time of inspection. PIC stated that they have a pest control company that comes every other week.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes Yes No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados in two deli fliptops that were commingling with other RTE veggies for garnishing soups and utilizing in salads, with the stickers still intact on the avocado skin. Stickers need to be removed prior to use. CDI: PIC had food employee remove all stickers and re-wash avocados. REPEAT VIOLATION.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed the scoop handle used to scoop dried beans fully emerged in the food product. Keep handles above the top of the food. CDI: PIC removed scoop from container.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple metal pans and plastic containers stacked wet and stored in the clean dish racks. CDI: PIC separated pans to be properly air-dried. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a missing door handle for the bottom cooler drawer underneath the grill. PIC stated that the door handle was broken prior to the time of the inspection. Replace door handle. REPEAT VIOLATION. Note: Points kept at half point deduction, and not escalated, since gasket for bottom of WIC from prior inspection was fixed, and today's violation is for different unit.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 food debris and residue buildup on door handles of cold holding units. Increase cleaning frequency.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed the employee restroom used by both males and females without a covered waste bin. Waste bin needs a cover, to properly dispose of feminine hygiene products. 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed the water faucet on the handwashing sink in the employee bathroom falling off. Repair sink faucet.