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NameMARIA'S RESTAURANT
Address5234 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/29/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a few large containers of salsa, queso and carnitas in walk in cooler from previous days service stored without lids/wrappings. EHS discussed with PIC, ensure products that are 41F or below that have finished cooling are covered/wrapped in walk in cooler.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed interior of small prep unit with significant water buildup in reach in portion where raw meats are stored. PIC stated she believes employees did not clean out properly, water is from cleaning unit at end of night. EHS unsure if water is condensation leak or from cleaning. CDI- food moved out of this unit. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed no designated area for dented cans, observed can with significant dent at seal stored with retail products. CDI- can voluntarily discarded during inspection, EHS suggested having designated area for dented cans, separate from retail products.
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 ice scoop handle stored with handle contacting ice in bin.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed interior of small prep unit with significant water buildup, EHS unsure if unit is malfunctioning (holding all TCS foods at 41F or below) or if water is from cleaning inside unit. Service unit if condensation buildup continues to be an issue.
49 0 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 gaskets on outdoor walk in cooler in need of cleaning.