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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address140 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/18/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC is not food safety certified.
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed uncovered employee beverages stored above food and/or equipment. CDI by discard.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P observed raw beef, raw chorizo, raw shell eggs, raw beef steak stored in flip-top prep cooler bottom > 45F. Per PIC items stocked in cooler less than 2 hours. CDI by moving food items to walk-in cooler. Food temperatures on top of cooler observed to be < 45F. PIC will maintain food temperatures in cooler with the aid of ice bath until cooler is repaired. Verification required within 10 days. observed lettuce overstocked in container in prep cooler > 45F. CDI by removing top portion of lettuce and placed in walk-in cooler.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P obsevred spray bottle containing pure chlorine bleach stored above in-use 3 comp sink. CDI by moving to chem storage.
36 1 Insects and 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 open upon arrival. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. obsevred a few house flies in kitchen. observed one small cockroach in kitchen. continue to use approved pest control methods to eliminate/control insects.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. observed employees preparing food while wearing bracelets on arms.
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 flip-top cooler with ambient air temperature of 49F. observed 2 door reach-in cooler out of service. Repair needed on both units.
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. obsevred food residue build-up inside microwave and on doors and gaskets of cooling units.
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 missing floor tiles in cooking area around floor drain. Repair