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NameMI PUEBLO #11
Address1820 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/4/2022
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsPIC has stated interest in use of a TPHC system for prep area serving pumps of guacamole and sour cream, as they are typically used within 4 hours. EHS has provided PIC with blank TPHC sheet to potentially be used for these items and briefly discussed how to establish a TPHC system.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed women's restroom without paper towels available at the handsink. CDI - Paper towels were replaced from readily available supply.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed uncovered shrimp and tamales in the fryer area prep unit underside.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed steak al pastor placed to cool in WIC 2 with date label '09/04'. EHS visually confirmed that the al pastor had been placed within the WIC during time of inspection for cooling from prep. CDI - Label was replaced with proper date mark.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed guacamole pump at prep area placed in a metal container within an ice bath. PIC elaborated that the pump contents had been prepared prior to the shift and were cooling to be used. Observed al pastor placed within WIC 2 with lid on. CDI - Guacamole was rotated out for a previously prepared and cold holding pump insert, which had additional ice placed in direct contact with the pump to maintain cold holiding temperature. Al pastor was uncovered to better allow for cooling.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed reduced oxygen packaging tilapia in grill area prep unit underside without being removed from the reduced oxygen environment. CDI - PIC removed tilapia from ROP bags, placed it within a clean metal bin, and covered with plastic wrap to continue cold holding.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed approximately four (4) flies throughout kitchen area over the course of the inspection. Observed approximately two (2) fruit flies at bar area during inspection. REPEAT.
40 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 one food employee with bracelet at time of inspection.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed four (4) stacks of single service to go containers with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - Single service containers were reoriented to prevent potential contamination.