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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address140 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/26/2021
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. Observed no CFPM on site. PIC was fairly knowledgable about food safety and their servesafe expired in February.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed PIC wash thermometer in handsink. EHS intervened and explained handsink is only for handwashing, they washed hands at the handsink. Observed food employee BHC rice, they were putting it in a cooking skillet. EHS explained they need gloves, they went to the 1-comp sink and starting washing hands there. EHS explaiend they need to wash at the handsink with soap and water.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed food employee BHC rice, they were putting it in a cooking skillet. EHS explained they need gloves, they went to the 1-comp sink and starting washing hands there. EHS explaiend they need to wash at the handsink with soap and water. Rice got up to 170F. PIC did not sign due to Covid protocols.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw eggs stored over raw beef. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed pineapples and melon stored over RTE salsa and milk. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shrimp stored over salsa. PIC changed storage order to the correct order and EHS discussed adding labels throughout units to help learn the proper way to do it.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled sugar container in the back. CDI-PIC labeled.
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 WIF with ice build-up on the shelves, walls and the heating strip. Gasket was falling off and the door was bent and damaged. Front door doesn't close easily. Ice machine drains directly onto floor, near a drain but pipe is not located over it. The drain cover is bent and falling through the pipr, making a potential hazard.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed - C Bathroom door is not self closing, self latching. Hard to open and close.
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 broken tiles throughout kitchen, low grout.