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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address5906 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/30/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEHS went over FSMS with PIC. EHS reviewed date marking, cold holding, cooling methods and other concepts with PIC. PIC stated that they have been using ice and cooling items in the walk in freezer. EHS saw chicken prepared this morning cooling in the walk in freezer. When cooling tamales PIC has been spreading them out on sheet pans and cooling them with ice. Items were in temp. Cooling methods have been effective at cooling and items effectively.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw eggs stored above cassava in the low reach in. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roach crawling near the prep top 1. Increase pest control visits.
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. Observed cutting board at prep top heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes 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 low reach in freezer in need of cleaning. Observed cold drawers in prep top 2 in need of cleaning.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 low grout in kitchen throughout (near dish area, mop sink, front grill area). Observed missing tiles at drink area. 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 floors in need of cleaning throughout.