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NameAZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address116 E WOODLAWN RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/26/2023
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
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed tamales in hot holding at a range of 111F to 131F. Tamales were placed in oven to reheat.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed Queso, Pico de gallo x 4, diced tomatoes, Lettuce, and sliced tomatoes x 2 held above 41F inside prep unit 2. CDI - All items were prepped at 10:00 AM and were voluntarily discarded. Observed Raw chicken, steak, shrimp, and burger held above 41F inside RIC Drawers below the grill. CDI - PIC stated all items were prepped at 1:00 PM, PIC placed each item in an ice bath for rapid cooling. EHS 3 day VR required.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed small containers of salt/pepper shakers with no labels. CDI - Labels were added.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door left open. CDI - PIC closed back door.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored inside a soiled pan. CDI - Pan and ice scoop were moved to 3 compartment sink. Observed knife stored in crevice of prep unit. CDI - Knife was removed.