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NameTAXCO MEXICAN GRILL
Address9719 SAM FURR RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/6/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee beverage stored on the shelf at the cookline shelving. CDI - voluntarily discarded. Education on proper storage of employee drinks.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC rearranged the storage order.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine interior panel accumulating pink/black residue. Clean and maintain.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer behind the bar. CDI - PIC properly labeled.
33 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 salsa prepped today in deep containers in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC reduced the amount of salsa in the container to rapidly cool to 41F. Salsa is prepped with room temperature products therefore only has 4 hours to cool to 41F or below. **For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed exterior and interior of equipment accumulating food residue and some refrigeration gaskets. -REPEAT-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee lunch bag in the walk in cooler with facility foods. CDI - PIC removed. Discussion and education on properly storing employee belongings to prevent contamination.