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NameTEQUILERIA
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
ATRIUM
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/11/2015
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P: Observed dish machine in use and not sanitizing. CDI- machine primed and began sanitizing.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P: Observed two pans of salsa on inadequate ice bed. Salsas measured 50 F and 49 F. CDI- products pulled and cooled down. Moreice added to bed so contactmade with containers.
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 menu with Reminder but no Disclosure for Tequileria Burger. 10 day verification needed.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf : One bottle of glass cleaner not labeled. CDI-labeled.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies at bar area.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P: Observed cut fruit, celery at bar with container lid open, exposing food to consumers. CDI- lid closed.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with data plate. Dish machine use without hitting manufacturer's minimum temperature of 120 F. CDI- temperature of 120 F attained after several cycles. 4-603.16 Rinsing Procedures - C: Discussion PIC about cleaning procedures for tethered knives indicated no rinse step included in process.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Build-up of food on walk-in cooler shelves beginning.
53 0.50 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. Towel dispenser at bar not operable. 6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Better and more frequent cleaning of walls and floors needed, especially behind and under equipment, and around wall attachments.