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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 2/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsTPHC template for use as needed: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed raw shrimp in cold drawer stored in undrained ice water. CDI- EHS explains why raw shrimp cannot be stored with undrained ice, but cooling queso (in which water becomes part of the recipe during cooling process) may. PIC removes shrimp from container of undrained ice. (-1)
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed white table with chipped wood and peeling paint used for store trays and single service articles beside chip dispenser at front of kitchen. Replace deteriorating table which can no longer be sanitized at earliest opportunity. (-0.5)
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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. Observed staining and food debris in gaskets inside various cooling and hot holding equipment. Clean or replace gaskets at earliest opportunity. (-0)