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NameEL PAISANO
Address5846 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/21/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsNo dedicated dry or cold storage observed for MFU (Texas Tacos). PIC stated MFU has not been operating for months but will dedicate storage for MFU once operations resume. EHS will contact MFU to discuss operational status. Ensure MFU has at least one shelf of dry storage and cold storage in WIC or half of RIC.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf - Observed multiple dishes stored clean to be visibly dirty. Mole sauce had accidentally spilled from shelving above onto clean dishes. - CDI - PIC moved dishes to dish machine area to be cleaned. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - REPEAT - Observed aluminum foil lining shelving on cook line. Remove. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed reach-in cooler to be broken and awaiting part to replace fan. Repair or replace.
49 0.50 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 residue and debris buildup on the interior of inoperable reach-in cooler and bottom of reach-in freezer. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed hot water faucet on right hand side of three compartment sink to be inoperable. Hot water is available on the left hand side of the three compartment sink. Repair so that hot water can be provided to all three bays of the sink.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - REPEAT - Observed litter and debris buildup in dumpster enclosure. Remove. *NOTE: No point deduction increase due to improvement noted since previous inspection. PIC stated trash company is supposed to remove trash two times per week but only came once in the last two weeks. PIC stated he has contacted trash company to rectify issue.
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. 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 walls in need of cleaning throughout facility with emphasis underneath three compartment sink and across from microwave area. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.