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NameTEQUILERIA
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
ATRIUM
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/9/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed queso hot holding at 121 F at flat top grill station. CDI - Product commerically re-heated to > 135 F. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed various TCS foods to be > 41 F inside reach-in unit below prep top. Refer to temperature chart for details. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the unit was unable to maintain products < 41 F. PIC and employee present confirmed that several items were placed into unit prior to inspection. CDI - Items from this morning were transferred to the walk-in cooler and other items voluntarily discarded. Staff instructed to discontinue use of unit until repairs are completed.***3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED. -1.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed both sides of scored cutting board heavy scored at steam table station. Resurface or replace. -0.5-