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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address140 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsFacility is working on baseboards and tile on wall near stove. EHS educated PIC on maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. PIC showed EHS the parasite destruction letter.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cheese and cream in squeeze bottles in prep top above 41F. PIC stated that it was put in the unit yesterday. CDI PIC voluntary discarded. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed 3 large containers of beans int he WIC with no date mark. CDI PIC stated that they were cooked yesterday and she put date mark on the containers.REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-101.11 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. - Pf Observed sanitizer bottle not labeled. CDI PIC labeled bottle.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed Cutting board at small prep unit with deep cuts and unable to be affectively clean. REPEAT
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash in female restroom REPEAT
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed cooler next to stove not working. Observed ice machine in back does not work. REPEAT