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NameSUPERMERCADO EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT/MARKET
Address6301 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/30/2018
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed raw beef stored above peppers in the restaurant walk in cooler. CDI - items were rearranged. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork in the meat market walk in cooler. CDI - items were rearranged. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P - Observed a doily stored directly on top of tortillas.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No Repeat violation 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf - Observed pink and black build up in the ice machine. CDI - ice machine was cleaned during the inspection.
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat violation 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed cooked pork, chicken and black beans on the counter below 135F. CDI - items were reheated to at least 165F; see temperature chart.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P - Observed a large amount of raw chicken stored on the prep sink and counter waiting to be prepped. Chicken was 56F. CDI - explained to bring a little out at a time and if the employee needs to step away for a minute, place the item back in the cooler. Chicken was placed in the walk in cooler and an ice bath to cool; see temperature chart.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf - The only thermometer onsite was dead. Change the battery or provide a new thermometer. Verification required 9/9/2018
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No General comment 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed multiple flies in the kitchen.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No General comment 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 the inside of the guacamole bowls peeling and not smooth and easy to clean; discontinue use. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed rusty shelves in both walk in coolers. Replace shelving; do not spray paint. Observed a split gasket on the walk in cooler door; replace gasket. Observed the 3 compartment sink being stopped with saran wrap and paper towels. Provide sink stoppers for the sinks.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat violation 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed on the tracks of the meat case in the meat market and on the fan covers in the walk in cooler. Improvement noted since last inspection.