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NameMONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address9623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
SUITE S
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/17/2016
Final Score @ Grade
94 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 residue build up in the ice machine near the walk in cooler. CDI-The ice machine was cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed no sanitizer going into the dishwasher. There were multiple air bubbles in the tube. CDI-The PIC primed the machine until the correct concentration of sanitizer was reaching the equipment and utensils.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed green and red bell peppers above 45F in reach in cooler near the fryer. The PIC stated that the peppers are taken out multiple times during the lunch rush. CDI-THe peppers were placed into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. REPEAT
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 guacamole, salsa, and queso cooling with tightly covered lids, and the guacamole and the salsa were in large containers. CDI-The guacamole and the salsa were moved to thinner, shallower pans to allow for rapid cooling, and the lids were removed from all containers. The queso was placed in a container of ice with stirring every 10 minutes.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths sitting on counters throughout the facility. When the wiping cloths are not in use, have them stored in a chemical sanitizer with the correct concentration. CDI-The cloths were moved to a sanitizer bucket.
43 1 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No Yes No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed buildup on shelving unit holding the to go trays. Needs cleaning. REPEAT
47 0 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 buildup on inside of microwave at cook line. Needs cleaning.
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 light bulb in the dry storage room flickering. Needs replacing.