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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address5906 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/10/2020
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed bar hand sink without paper towels and soap. CDI- PIC provided paper towels and soap.
11 0 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented - P,PF- Observed a cut bell pepper with dark growth on it. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P- Observed a container of raw shrimp and bacon stored above a covered container of RTE chicken. CDI- PIC was able to properly change the storage order since no physical cross contamination was observed.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- REPEAT- Observed large and small vegetable dicer soiled with food debris. Also observed several plastic containers and knives stored away clean according to PIC with food debris left on them. CDI- Items were moved to 3-comp area to be washed properly before the next use.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - REPEAT- Observed several squeeze bottles and metal containers of spices and salts without labels.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - REPEAT- Observed flies in the out door storage area. Also observed back door fully closed with gaps.
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 RTE foods with diamond rings and watches being worn.
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 several in use wet cloths being stored on prep tops.
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 one handle scoop stored in cheese. Also observed bowls or containers without a handle being used in rice and sugar containers.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-904.11 Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination - Observed spoons, forks and knives stored with food contact surface up, whereas employees could touch.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. REPEAT- 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed several portable cutting boards with deep cuts and grooves. Observed hand held strainer with several sharp angles and damaged wires. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded damaged hand held strainer. Observed several cold hold drawers and prep unit non functional. EHS did not observed any foods in non functional equipment and all cold hold temps were 41F or below.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- REPEAT- Observed several cooler fan covers soiled with dirt build up.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.- Observed all sinks leaking when in use and not in use.
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 outside storage area floor damaged.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C - Observed no lighting in out door storage area. NOTE: Due to covid19 pandemic no signature occurred however PIC Oscar Hernandez was present during the inspection.