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NameAZTECA RESTAURANT
Address7340 SMITH CORNERS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/8/2021
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed avocados over RTE cooked beef and sliced tomatoes. CDI-PIC moved beef and tomatoes to a different shelf away from raw foods and unwashed produce. REPEAT.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed raw chicken-thawing- stored over clean dishes. CDI-PIC moved chicken to the WIC and washed all dishes 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Obsevred second ice machine with pink build-up in the crack on the inside lid.
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 in the prep unit at 43F, all salsa was made from this morning said PIC. Salsa and pico was sitting on a countertop for lunch service-it was 54F. CDI-PIC took salsa in prep unti back to the WIC to cool. Salsa for the servers was put on temporary time.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 two large grey containers of cornstarch and seasoning with no label. CDI-PIC labeled.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 3 containers of oil stored on the floor.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed mushrooms being used in the cold drawer. CDI-PIC took back to be washed.
45 0 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 prep unit lid broken. Handsink by the server station is leaking. Rusted shelves throughout facility. Observed handle missing at the bar reach in cooler for beer mugs - *Sidenote facility is upgrading some items such as new cutting board and ice machine.
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 floor tiles broken and low grout throughout facility.