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NameSUPER MERCADO EL REY
Address6300 SOUTH BV
SUITE 200 B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/28/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 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. - EHS observed employee drinks on prep top and near clean food contact surfaces. CDI- PIC had employee move items.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- EHS observed an employee preparing food, use phone, discarded gloves and donned new gloves without a hand wash. CDI- PIC educated staff on when to wash hands. EHS observed proper hand washing by end of the inspection.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - EHS Observed raw shell eggs and raw chorizo stored above RTE drink mix and milk. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was observed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- REPEAT- EHS observed sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce, green salsa, red salsa, ham, cheese, and chorizo all above 41F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. 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 .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf- REPEAT- Observed dented can of jalapeños. CDI- Item was set aside for discard.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.- Observed several employees preparing foods while wearing a watch and/or bracelets on the wrist.
47 0 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. - EHS observed several cutting boards with deep cuts and grooves.