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NameMI PUEBLO #11
Address1820 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/9/2020
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at second hand sink in bar area. CDI: PIC provided soap. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at second hand sink in bar area. CDI: PIC provided paper towels.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black buildup on the margarita machine due to inability to take apart. PIC stated a new machine has been ordered, but agreed to take apart using pliers until the new machine arrives.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed rice in hot box being held at 127F. Rice prepared 09/09/20 and within 2 hour window. Offered reheat by EHS. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded lettuce prepared on 09/08/20 in make table being held at 54F. Product placed in make tab;e @ 11am. CDI: PIC provided icebags for rapid cooling. Observed red sauce prepared on 09/08/20 in make tab;e being held at 46F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product. Observed sour cream in dispenser in ice bath beside make tab;e being held at 51F. CDI: PIC added more/new ice to ice bath for rapid cooling. REPEAT.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored above steam unit beside flat top. CDI: PIC moved chemical to approved location. Observed chemical spray bottle stored hanigng over the side of the hand sink in the bar area. CDI: PIC moved chemical to approved location.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 cut cabbage cooling in make table. Temperature of product was 45F. CDI: PIC covered product with ice and placed drain pan underneath for rapid cooling. REPEAT.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several scored cutting boards throughout facility with deep grooves/pits. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed several strainers in poor repair at prep sink. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items. 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed tortilla maker with hard to clean surfaces and crevices in outdoor liquor storage closet.