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NameZAPATA`S
Address8927 J M KEYNES DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/9/2021
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 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed several stacks of metal pans with old sticker residue left on them and stored clean according to PIC. CDI- EHS instructed items to be moved to dish pit area to be properly washed before next use. EHS had an employee move items during the inspection.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P- 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P- Observed barbacoa, pork, carnitas, salsa, white shredded cheese, and yellow shredded cheese covered and stacked tightly in the walk in cooler. Theses items did not meet the proper cooling parameters since items were from the day before. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
31 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 barbacoa, pork, carnitas, salsa, white shredded cheese, and yellow shredded cheese covered and stacked tightly in the walk in cooler. Theses items did not meet the proper cooling parameters since items were from the day before. EHS also observed black beans cooling at ambient air 97F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. PIC was informed on how to properly cool items. Black beans were moved to reach in freezer uncovered to quickly cool.
38 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 and handling clean equipment while wearing bracelets and watches on the wrist.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - Observed in use wiping cloths stored on employees clothing.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT- Observed several stacks of metal pans wet and stack together. CDI- PIC unstacked metal pans. NOTE: Point deduction remained the same since item is low risk and stagnant violation. However, if the violation occurs again full point deduction will occur.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed gaskets on reach in freezer and other cold holding equipment throughout the facility in need of replacement since they are torn and in poor repair. Observed wic door damaged near absent kick plate. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.- Observed all portable cutting boards in need of replacement or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves. 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Observed wet and dry rags under cutting boards. Ensure all non food contact surfaces are non absorbent smooth durable and easy to clean.
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-203.14 Prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -P- Observed several hose bibs in use without a back flor prevention device. EHS also observed a nozzle attached to a hose without a proper back flow prevention device for pressure. A VR will occur no later than 8/18/21 to ensure proper back flow prevention is provided.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed debris and litter in the dumpster area. PIC stated the dumpster area is a shared use dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed shared dumpster with doors and lids open.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 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. - Observed several areas throughout the kitchen with damaged tile, broken coved junctions, and corners to walls. Observed grout issues throughout the kitchen as well.