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NameEL PAISANO
Address5846 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/6/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P - REPEAT - Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat tortillas in RIC. - CDI - PIC moved tortillas above raw beef. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. - P - Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp and raw beef in RIC. - CDI - PIC moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F in the WIC, RIC, and flip top prep unit (see temperature chart). PIC voluntarily discarded all items holding in units for more than 4 hours. PIC moved items not in units for more than 4 hours to properly functioning RIC. PIC agreed to voluntary closure. - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure units have been repaired. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed large quantity of raw meat thawing at ambient temperature in prep sink. No running water observed running over raw meats. - CDI - PIC moved items to RIC to continue thawing.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed wall and floor damage throughout facility, including at entrance of WIC and interior flooring of WIC. Repair all damaged areas. Observed vents missing in WIC. Replace vents to prevent possible contamination. Observed paint peeling from ceiling and from walls near three compartment sink. Repair.