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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address5906 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/4/2015
Final Score @ Grade
83.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 2 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee beverage stored uncovered above prep/flip top cooler
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-P Observed employees wash hands in cold water, without soap and for less than 15 seconds. CDI instructed employee to wash hands properly.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-P Observed employee touching ready-to-eat tortillas. CDI tortillas were discarded.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed handsink in kitchen without hand soap upon beginning of inspection. CDI employee added soap. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign posted at bar and restroom handsinks. CDI provided signage to PIC.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shrimp and raw bacon stored directly above tomato sauce. Observed raw beef stored directly above milk and sausage. CDI items rearranged.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures No 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 45F. -P Observed 2 plastic containers of . . tamales prepared yesterday in walk-in cooler at 56F. CDI tamales discarded.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed plantains in frier basket at 77F. CDI plantains discarded. Observed egg mixture holding out of temperature control at 112F. CDI egg mixture discarded.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed tamales, slaw, mozzarella cheese, tomato/guacmole mixture, 2 containers of salsa and milk above 45F. See temperature chart temperature observations. VERIFICATION REQUIRED TO ENSURE PREP COOLERS ARE OPERATING PROPERLY.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed 2 containers of sanitizers not labeled.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 2 plastic containers of tamales prepared yesterday in walk-in cooler above 45F. Tamales were tightly wrapped in aluminum foil.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed containers of bulk storage and working containers not labeled.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies and fruit flies in kitchen.
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 1 employee wearing 2 rings and another wearing a bracelet.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed in use utensil stored in soiled water at 76F near papusa station. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
42 1 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. Observed several pans stacked wet above 3 compartment sink.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gaskets on equipment throughout facility. Observed condensation leaks in salsa and sandwich coolers. Observed rusted shelves in equipment throughout facility.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.16 Do not use a warewashing sink for handwashing. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. CDI by instruction.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed food and grease residue collecting in gaskets, on shelves throughout facility and walk-in cooler walls.
48 1 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed hot water only reaching 82F in 3 comp sink, prep sink and all handsinks. CDI PIC corrected issue by turning on pilot light. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 floor and wall coving in disrepair in several areas. Observed tile grout missing near dish machine and hot water heater allowing standing water between tiles. 6-502.12 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 food and grease residue under equipment throughout facility.