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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address140 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/7/2019
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. - Observed shrimp in the prep unit and chicken and lettuce in the walk in cooler stored uncovered and they were not in the cooling process. CDI - items were covered.
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 41F. -P - Observed 2 containers of refried beans in the walk in cooler at 45F. The date sticker was labeled 8/5. PIC stated they have not been taken out of the cooler today. CDI - beans were discarded. Explained proper cooling time/temperature requirements and cooling methods.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P - Observed a sanitizer bottle hanging on the splash guard over the prep sink. CDI - bottle was removed.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat violation 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 a large container of lettuce cooling while covered in the walk in cooler. CDI - lettuce was split into multiple containers and ice was added to facilitate cooling; see temperature chart.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed the middle door of the 3 door prep unit cracked and not smooth and easy to clean. Points were not escalated because the owner has ordered the door and it is ready for pick up.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No General comment 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed missing floor tiles and low grout throughout the facility. Points were not escalated because the company to fix the tiles was scheduled to come yesterday but he did not have time to get here. The owner stated he will be here this week to fix the tiles.