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NameZAPATA`S
Address8927 J M KEYNES DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/8/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surface and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - REPEATS- EHS observed ice machine with minor pink residue build up on inside ceiling. Observed several stacks of metal and plastic containers with sticker residues left on them. CDI- PIC cleaned all items properly. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed several in use squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line without a proper label.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. - Observed handles to dry goods in food products.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - REPEAT- EHS observed several cutting boards with deep cuts and grooves in need of replacing or resurfacing.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 equipment with food debris and grease residue build up. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed dumpster doors and lids open during the inspection. Observed trash, litter and large wood walls stored around dumpster area. NOTE: Dumpster area is shared with non permitted facilities.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - Observed hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to food debris build up. Hard to reach areas are underneath and behind equipment. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.