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NameTACOS EL NEVADO
Address4715 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/1/2016
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No Observed no one onsite during the first part of the inspection who had a certified manger's food protection certificate. 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No Observed an employee scratch their head with their gloved hand and then hanle tortilla dough with that hand. Employee stopped to take off gloves and wash hands. Observed an employee put raw steak on the grill and then handle an oil bottle and seasoning shaker. Employee stopped to take off gloves and wash hands. Spray bottle and shaker were cleaned and sanitized to correct. 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P
7 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No Observed washed cilantro being handled with no gloves-discarded. 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No Observed cilantro that had been washed and cut, inside of a coca cola cardboard box. Observed torillas stored against the FRP wall. Keep food stored on dishes that have been washed rinsed or sanitized, or use a single service article such as aluminum foil. 3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils - P Observed peeled onions in the walk in cooler uncovered today and tortillas on the counter uncovered- both covered to correct. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No Observed cooked peppers and onions holding at <135F today. Reheated during inspection to >165F to correct. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No Observed carne asada holding at >45F in the 3 door reach in today. Sent to reach ini freezer to chill down- it hit 46 before the end of the inspection. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No Observed two containers of carne asada cooling at room temperature today and they were <135F. Both containers moved to walk in cooler to speed up process. Once foods are <135F they must be actively cooling by one of the methods below or another way to speed up that process. 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
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No Observed sanitizer bucket up front with 0ppm today- refilled to correct. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No Observed build up on the clean dish rack above the 3 comp. sink today. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No Observed no covered trashcan in either restroom today. 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - C
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No Observed the garbage container top lid open today. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed unused propane griller and smoker outside- remove these as they are not needed for the operation. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.