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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 11/10/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf- Observed spray nozzle stored in meat market hand sink. CDI- PIC removed item from sink. EHS re educated all staff that the hand sink is used for hand washing only.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. - Observed several TCS foods below 41F and uncovered. CDI- PIC covered items that were not cooling.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed metal pans stacked together with sticker residue and food debris left on them. PIC stated items were clean. CDI- PIC had employee move items to three comp sink to be properly cleaned and sanitized before next use.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf - 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 -REPEAT- Observed beef tongue dated for 11/3 and 11/9. PIC stated date label was not changed. Observed milk, RTE shrimp and RTE muscle without dates. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. NOTE: Improvement from last inspection has been noted. No permit action occurred for chronic violation however permit action will occur and RCP will be encouraged for facility to implement if violation is noted again during the next inspection or visit.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P- Observed employee medication stored above prep sink and near clean food contact surfaces. CDI- PIC moved medication to location away from contamination of food prep, single use and food contact surfaces.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed a large pot of beans, covered container of rice, and covered pot of Manteca all attempting to cool improperly. CDI- PIC uncovered items and placed items into smaller containers in the walk in to quickly cool. PIC voluntarily discarded the Manteca. PIC re educated on how to properly cool. EHS provided PIC with a Spanish version of MCPHD cooling parameter and methods poster.
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 flies throughout the facility.
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 buckets of salsa and cut lettuce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. CDI- PIC moved items to at least 6 in above the floor.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Multiuse 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 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed multi-use food trays chipping with exposed metal. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the trays. EHS observed several cutting boards in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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. REPEAT- Observed meat display case and cooking equipment in need of cleaning due to food debris and food residue build up. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed multi shared use dumpster with lids and doors open during the inspection.