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NameAZTECA RESTAURANT
Address7340 SMITH CORNERS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/10/2020
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed PIC BHC chille rellenos. CDI-PIC stopped, washed hands and put on gloves.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed 1 ice macine lid in need of cleaning and the other one had pink build-up on the inside lid. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed PIC use thermometer for raw chicken then go to temp raw beef. EHS stopped PIC and gave a probe wipe to prevent contamination.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 1 containers of rice, and 1 of cheese dip holding below 135F, made 1 hr ago. CDI-PIC reheated to 170F.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salsa verde sitting on counter at 46F. CDI-PIC said it was put out 1 hr ago. CDI-PIC put it back to WIC to cool and brought out fresh and ice.
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 no asterisk for ceviche on menu. VR REQUIRED 2/20/2020.
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 soup made this morning at 9am at 43F, in a large plastic container. CDI-PIC spilt soup in half and left uncovered to cool. Observed cooked tomatillos sitting on prep sink at 105F made 30mins ago. Food was on ice but only on the bottom half. CDI-EHS explaiend ice needs to be surrounding product and PIC put in WIC to cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed sugar, bread crumbs,and a container of sugar/cinnamon with no label. CDI-PIC labeled.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-304.11 Clean Condition-Outer Clothing - C Observed food employee with paper in their nose. CDI-Employeee took paper out and washed hands.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed 2 knives stored in the top and sides of prep unit doors. Doors are not a clean, Foff contact surface.
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 top of prep unit 1 not stable. Lids were falling off and not connected. Observed ice build-up in the freezer.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed ice machine leaking.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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. Observed areas of low grout throughout kitchen.