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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 10/23/2018
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed food buildup on a pitcher, several pans and a couple plates stored on the clean equipment rack. CDI-All items were brought back to the dish machine for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
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 faded labeling to the chicken base and the salt. CDI-The two containers were relabeled.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep counters and on the shelves in the walk in cooler. CDI-All cloths were removed. REPEAT. *When wet wiping cloths are not in use, they should be stored in a sanitizer bucket, placed into dirty laundry and kept dry and clean.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 the scoop handle to the sugar bin stored in the food product. CDI-The handle was moved out of the product.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed the cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replaced. It is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
47 0.50 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 cleaning needed to the shelves in the walk in cooler and the prep cooler and the shelves containing the clean plates at the cook line. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaks coming from the faucet and leaking onto the ground underneath at the dish machine sink. Have repaired.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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. Observed cleaning needed to the floors of the facility. Have cleaned. REPEAT. 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 missing grouting and damaged tiles at the cook line. Have replaced and regrouted. REPEAT.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee sweater stored on a back dry storage shelf and a container of gum sitting on the shelving above the hot holding units. CDI-Both items were removed. Create a designated location for employees to store personal items.