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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 7/11/2016
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed PIC unable to check units and catch unit that was turned off since yesterday and leaving TCS foods out of temperature.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P. Observed employee start handling utensils without handwashing after first coming in for work. CDI hands washed. 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P. Observed employees wash hands then handle soiled faucets without a barrier. CDI hands washed.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf. Observed handsink that was filled with dishes and employee use sink to rinse rag. CDI items and activities moved to a different area.
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 pre-breaded chicken above chile rellanos and raw steak over RTE sauce in reach in units. CDI items relocated. 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed employee use gloves to handle soiled dishes then clean dishes. CDI gloves changed and hands washed.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P. Observed employee use thermometer without cleaning with sanitizer. CDI thermometer cleaned. Repeat. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed metal pans, mini plates, plastic chip covers, hotel pans, and ladle that was soiled with food debris. CDI items moved to sink for cleaning.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No 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 3 hotel pans of refried beans that was at 49-47F from the night before. CDI items discarded.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P. Observed salsa unit not turned on and holding TCS foods above 45F and beef carnitas that sat on ledge above grill overnight at 78F. CDI item discarded. Repeat.
31 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 refried beans that was in the walk in stacked high in container and covered and stacked on top of each other. CDI items discarded.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed multiple handles and bowls used as scoops stored in food throughout facility.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 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 plastic container heavily cracked and chip containers that were cracked. CDI containers discarded.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed grill area, doors and interior of reach in units, racks throughout facility, and gaskets in need of cleaning. Repeat.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No 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 floors, walls by bar area, back prep area, and by serving line in need of cleaning. 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. Observed handsinks in need to be recaulked to wall and gaskets soiled with debris, and metal shelves in hot box in need of replacement.
54 1 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed light intensity by bar below 50 ft candles. Repeat.