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NameEL PAISANO
Address5846 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2017
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed 0ppm sanitizer in the spray bottle today- remade during inspection to correct. Observed build up inside of the top of the ice machine. Note: went over the wash, rinse, sanitize process with staff today- sinks cleaning and set up to demonstrate.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed the flip top table froze up today and holding TCS foods at >45F today- all foods in and on table discarded to correct.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - PF Observed a purple chemical that was not labeled in its spray bottle- labeled by PIC during inspection Observed Raid onsite that is only approved for household use- remove from facility and never use here.
36 1 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 pests in the facility. Contact a pest control company to treat. Reduce crevices for them to hide, check shipments for infestation, and increase cleaning.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a leaking walk in freezer and cooler- no food is being stored below leak. Observed torn gaskets on the walk in cooler and two door reach in cooler- replace all gaskets that are torn. Observed a badly broken chest freezer- remove. Observed peeling paint on the lime press- discarded to correct.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on gaskets and the light on the line.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the 3 comp. sink leaking at the spigot and the drain pipe.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C Observed grease on the ground today around the grease bin.
53 0.50 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 in the baseboard or missing baseboard in the kitchen. Observed a peeling ceiling and part falling in over walk in cooler unit. 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 build up on walk in floors and walls in kitchen.
54 1 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes 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 multiple lights without shields today- provide shiels, sleeves with caps, or coated bulbs.