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NameEL PULGARCITO
Address4816 CENTRAL AV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/12/2017
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
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes Yes 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed dried meat on the saw today from yesterday. Break this saw down and wash, rinse and santiize before using. VR in 10 days.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed make table holding TCS foods at >45F today- all that had been pulled from walk in this morning were still cold and were moved back into walk in or pupusa cabinet to correct. All TCS foods in the unit that had been there overnight were discarded to correct. Repair man called during inspeciton. VR in 10 days. Pupusa storage looked great today- thank you for making that change!
23 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No Yes 03-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed a advisory today but no disclosure as to what foods are undercooked. Either asterik menu items and statement, or mention menu items offered undercooked in statement. Corrected through instruction but menu will be verified in 10 days.
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 melon juice coolinig in an unapproved cooler for TCS foods and it was cooling very slowly in a large plastic container. Ice added and product fell in temperature quickly. Product was at 54F after cooling 2.5 hours. Observed pork that had cooled overnight and was <45F this morning but higher in temp than other foods in that cooler- recommend to lessen the portion a little more.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a pest in the kitchen today. Keep working with pest managment company, close off gaps in walls, floor, ceiling, check deliveries, etc.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed build up on the clean pan shelf above the 3 comp. sink and the shelf used for clean plate storage.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a leaking walk in cooler today- repair.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the grease bin and recycle bin open today(recycle bin does not have a lid and needs to be replaced).
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed gaps and holes in walls, floors,and ceiling- fill these in(even in the restrooms). Observed passthru for food still gapped.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed light not shielded in the walk in cooler and one light missing endcaps.