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NameTHREE AMIGOS RESTAURANT
Address2917 CENTRAL AV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/24/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. - P - Observed two large metals pans of diced tomatoes and four large metal pans of red salsa temp above 41F from cooling overnight. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded tomatoes and salsa. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F in multiple refrigeration units throughout facility (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all cooked TCS items that had been holding above 41F for 4 or more hours or if length of time in unit was unknown. PIC moved all raw TCS products holding at 45F or below to freezer to quickly cool. PIC voluntarily discarded all raw products holding above 45F. PIC called refrigeration technician to come assess all units having issues. Technician stated he would arrive at facility within 2 hours. EHS provided PIC with TPHC written procedures form for emergency use. PIC completed TPHC written procedures form while EHS present. Follow up visit required for long term compliance to ensure all refrigeration units are properly functioning. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 two pans of diced tomatoes and four pans of red salsa cooling in walk-in cooler in deep, covered pans not meet required cooling parameters (see violation #20). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all pans of tomatoes and salsas. PIC agreed to utilize shallow pans for cooling these products moving forward. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed one dead insect on kitchen floor. - CDI - PIC swept up insect.
39 0 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 3 bus tubs of raw onions stored directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. - CDI - PIC moved all tubs of onions off the floor and onto shelving.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed clean dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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. - REPEAT - Observed floors in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.