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NameAZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address116 E WOODLAWN RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/25/2015
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
12 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No Yes 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed facility not recording date on tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. CDI by instruction. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed ground beef stored directly above whole muscle intact beef. CDI items rearranged. 3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -P Observed chips and other containers of dry goods not covered overnight. CDI items covered.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed small amount of pink and black debris collecting in ice machine.
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 beef prepared and placed in walk-in cooler yesterday above 45F. CDI beef was discarded.
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 lettuce in prep reach-in cooler above 45F. CDI lettuce was discarded Observed beef in walk-in cooler above 45F. CDI beef was discarded.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed milk, cabbage, pabolanos and salsa in walk-in cooler in need of date marking. CDI items labeled. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed salsa date marked for 6/12/15. Salsa was past time/temperature window. CDI salsa discarded.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 beef prepared and placed in walk-in cooler last night above 45F. CDI beef was discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed lettuce cooling at 52F in prep reach-in unit. CDI lettuce was discarded.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 several working containers of oils and spices not labeled. REPEAT VIOLATION.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed backdoor and screen door in kitchen open. Doors must be self-closing and remain closed. REPEAT VIOLATION. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies throughout establishment.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes 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 scoop handle stored directly in several dry goods. REPEAT VIOLATION.. . .
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several pans wet stacked. REPEAT VIOLATION.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed unprotected cup lips.
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 one severly damaged container. Observed knives melted and in disrepair. CDI items removed from use. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed non-food grade mixer attachment. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed standup mixer with tape on knob. Observed calicum beginning to accumulate in dish machine.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed food debris collecting in several cooler bottoms.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed handsink in bar area missing trash can.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 grout missing between tiles in several areas of kitchen. Observed broken tiles in several areas. Observed wall in disrepair in several areas.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored on dry good containers in kitchen.