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NameSALSA`S
Address2015 AYRSLEY TOWN BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/20/2016
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PF - Handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. Observed food employee rinse towel off at handwashing sink. CDI by instruction.
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 vegetable press stored as clean but soiled. CDI, vegetable press relocated for cleaning.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P - Observed 1 container of beans prepared on 12/13 and 1 container of beans prepared yesterday morning according to PIC but not date marked. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded foods.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. -Pf - Observed asterisk not identifying disclosure statement and ceviche on menu identified with asterisk as being undercooked. Owner stated that they do not prepare ceviche in the traditional Mexican style with lime juice but that they fully cook their shrimp and tilapia used for ceviche. Parasite destruction requirements discussed with PIC if prepared undercooked and not heat treated to proper final cook temperature. No asterisk needed on ceviche if fish items are fully cooked. Menus reviewed with owner. Update to provide proper menu and consumer advisory by next inspection.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food - C - Observed some dry ingredient containers and spices not labeled as required.
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 wet wiping cloths stored on tables and drainboard at 3 compartment sink.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-803.11 Storage of Soiled Linens - C - Observed soiled towels worn around waist of several food employees. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed clean ice scoop stored in soiled holster at ice machine. Observed ice wand uncovered / unprotected in reach in unit.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C - Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free from an accumulation of soil. Observed some broken glass in cooler holding glassware behind bar. Operator began cleaning process while on-site.