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NameAZTECA RESTAURANT
Address7340 SMITH CORNERS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/9/2021
Final Score @ Grade
92 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 raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. CDI: PIC rearranged storage order. REPEAT VIOLATION. **Points not escalated due to significant improvement since last inspection.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black and red biolflim buildup on white catch plate inside ice machine at front of kitchen. CDI: PIC W/R/S catch plate. REPEAT VIOLATION. **Points not escalated due to corrective action taken during inspection.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed green and red salsa being held above 41F in small make table next to ovens. See temp chart for details. Ambient temp of unit approx. 45F. PIC stated salsa placed into unit @12pm. PIC moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed all TCS foods in low boy being held above 41F. See temp chart for details. Ambient temp of unit approx. 55F. PIC stated product placed into unit between 9:30am-10am. PIC attempted to cool product in walk-in freezer but was unsuccessful. PIC contacted service repairman during inspection who arrived during inspection. Facility is not to use low boy or small make table until repaired. EHS will return within 10 days to verify units properly holding temperature. PIC voluntarily discarded product. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Observed residential use only ant & roach killer stored in restroom. CDI: Education provided and PIC removed pest killer from restaurant.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies throughout facility. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door not vermin-proof, light showing along bottom of door. REPEAT VIOLATION.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 ice scoop handle stored in contact with product. CDI: PIC turned handle upright.
45 1 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 low boy and small make table unable to properly hold temperature. See violation #20 for more details. Observed missing handle for beer cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed handheld juicer in poor repair- paint peeling off. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded. Observed black portion of dicer in poor repair- several little black pieces missing. **Points no escalated due to points being assessed on violation #20
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 moderate-heavy food waste buildup on walk-in cooler floor.