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NameLA CATRACHA
Address820 E ARROWOOD RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/23/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsSpoke to PIC about vomiting/diarrhea cleanup plan.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken left out on the counter top during the inspection. Chicken had a temperature of 75F. CDI- Chicken was reheated using the fryer during the inspection. Chicken was reheated to a temperature of 187F.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Time and temperature controlled foods kept for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41F or below. Observed foods such as cheese, shredded cheese, cabbage all above temperature threshold. CDI- Foods found in between 42-45 were cooled using the walk in unit. Foods above 45F were discarded during the inspection. 3-501.16(B) Maintain raw shell eggs in refrigeration with an ambient air temperature of 45F or below.- P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Shelled eggs were found at 52F due to being stacked to high inside of the prep unit. CDI-The top layer of the shelled eggs stored above the fill line that were discarded voluntarily.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed one pan of ground beef dated for 11/17. Foods may only be kept for 7 days with day one being the prep date. CDI-Ground beef were discarded during the inspection.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed sunlight showing from the back door on the sides. Ensure that food establishment takes measures to prevent possible entry of pests and rodents by using weather stripping.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Upon arrival, several food service employees engaging in the preparation of foods were observed without hats or hairnets present. CDI- Hats/hairnets were present during the inspection for food service employees.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers left wet stacked on air drying shelves.. An example was given showing PIC how to properly pyramid stack dishes to allow air flor and proper air drying.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine not in working condition.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Ensure that dumpster lids are kept closed and drain plugs are kept in place to prevent a possible harborage or attraction of pests. Observed dumpster lid left open and drain plug missing.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. observed damage floors and baseboards in some areas. Replace damaged tile to ensure floors are able to be cleaned.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Ensure that employee items are stored in a locker or another location that will prevent possibility of contamination. Observed purse stored on a prpossobl contmaination.