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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 11/21/2016
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed a pan stored in the hand wash sink. CDI-The pan was removed.
14 0 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 buildup on the can opener. CDI-The can opener was sent through the dishwasher.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 23-501.14(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 queso that had been prepared the night before at 48F in the walk in cooler. CDI-The queso was discarded. The queso was in a large plastic container not suitable for cooling.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed chicken on the counter at 53F and guacamole at 50F in the flip top cooler. CDI-The chicken and guacamole was placed on ice.
31 0 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 cooked vegetables cooling in a large plastic container, and queso that had been cooling in a large plastic container. CDI-The vegetables were placed into two metal pans and placed on ice, and the queso was discarded.
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 hole to the outside in the water heater room. Manager has ordered mesh to place over the hole. REPEAT. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies throughout the facility. Increase pest management procedures.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No 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 two ice scoops with the handles stored in the ice, and a large container sitting in the salsa in the walk in cooler. CDI-All scoops were removed.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed several torn gaskets to doors of reach in coolers. Manager stated that the gaskets are already on order.
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 the racks in the walk in cooler. Have cleaned.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the hand wash sink and the prep sink near the dishwasher leaking from the faucets. Observed the plumbing system underneath the 3-compartment sink leaking water. Have repaired.