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NameZAPATA`S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address15105 JOHN J DELANEY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/25/2015
Final Score @ Grade
92 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 steak stored above salsa CDI- reoganized by FCT
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed slicer and multiple pans stored as clean with dried food residue from ineffective cleaning. Observed bar glass machine not sanitizing 0ppm chlorine. CDI- primed ; 200 ppm, soiled utensils removed to clean
18 3 Proper cooling time and 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 45F. -P Observed enchilada sauce (with tomatos) cooling from 10 am at 64 F and another at 49 F in smaller plastic container with lid. CDI- removed to reheat then re-cool in open metal pan
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked chicken and peppers on stove at 109 F. CDI- reheated above 165 F
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed cut lettuce and corn cold held in prep unit above 50 F. CDI- removed to flash cool
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Observed coolin in thick high, volume plastic containers. CDI- reheated above 165 F. USE ONLY METAL TO COOL, DO NOT USE PLASTIC FOR COOLING.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one container of dry food with no label.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed open water pitchers on well upon entry. CDI- covered
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed multiple knife handles no longer cleanable, absorptive. Need to be replaced
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean Yes No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed multiple pieces of equipment, especially handles throughout kitchen with excessive food residue accumulation. In need of cleaning.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean Yes No No 6-502.12 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. Observed multiple floors, walls and ceilings in need of cleaning.