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NameMONTERREY RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
Address1001 E W T HARRIS BV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/28/2014
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper date marking and 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 items opened or prepared yesterday and stored inside the walk in cooler without a date mark. Items included: cooked sauces, mole, diced tomatoes, cooked beans, etc. CDI- All items were date marked while onsite.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed to go menus and some eat in menus missing the disclosure. A disclosure can be done by putting "Cooked to order" next to the item that may be served undercooked or by placing an * next to the item that is served undercooked. VR- provide a method of disclosing undercooked items within 10 days.
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 4 chemical spray bottles not labeled. CDI by labeling while onsite. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed a spray bottle of cleaner stored above a prep table. CDI by removing to store with chemical storage.
31 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 pans of cooling beans stored stacked about 5-6 pans high on the drain board for 1 hr. The bottom layered measured 110F with the top measuring 144F. CDI explained that items should be cooling in a single layer and once product reaches 135F the pans should be placed into an ice bath or refrigeration. Items were moved into the walk in cooler.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No Yes 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a presence of fruit flies in the back dry storage area, near the dishmachine drain and in the bar. VR- facility will need to provide proof pest control treatment within 10 days. Maintain all food items covered and clean in possibly harborage areas.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloths, used for wiping down grill equipment stored on the counters.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Reach in cooler shelving and walk in cooler shelving is rusty.