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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 10/16/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed two employees wash hands after entering through the back door, wash hands, and turn the faucet off with bare hands. This action recontaminates the hands. CDI- Education was provided and PIC had employees wash hands again. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
16 0 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 a few knives, spoons, and plates stored clean with food debris left on them. CDI- items moved to 3 comp sink. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.- REPEAT- EHS observed two large containers of black beans cooling in walk in cooler at 55F. EHS also observed grilled peppers in a large container cooling in walk in cooler at 75F after an hour of cooling items only cooled 3 degrees. At this rate these items would not have cooled. CDI- PIC added ice to products to quickly cool. 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 .
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 - REPEAT- Observed large containers of beans and peppers not cool at the proper rate. Observed large pot of shrimp soup cooling at ambient temp at 127F. CDI- PIC added ice to the product to quickly cool. Shrimp soup added ice and moved to wic. 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 .
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- EHS observed shelving, plastic lid covers, and hanging racks in need of cleaning due to food and grease residue build up. EHS also observed cold holding equipment and cooking equipment in need of cleaning due to grease and food debris build up.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed dumpster lids and doors open while not in use. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed trash and litter around dumpster area. 5-501.16(A) Provide receptacles of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. - Observed trash over flowing and around dumpster area. -REPEAT-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. -REPEAT- Observed damaged back door frame, cracked tile throughout the facility, and absorbent ceiling tile over meat prep areas. 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 hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to grease and food debris residue build up. Hard to reach areas are underneath and behind equipment. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce build up.