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NameTAXCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address7106 BRIGHTON PARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/2/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 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 large deep plastics containers of shredded lettuce with tight lids in the walk-in cooler were prepared 1 hour before inspection were not properly cooling. Recommended shallow vented pans for ambient cooling for foods that become warm during preparation. Observed large deep plastic containers of salsa with temps below 41F, however, had heavy condensation inside their lids. Reminded PIC of cooling methods for ambient cooling.
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed several wiping cloths were stored in on counter tops, not in sanitizer.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the reach-in cooler at the cook line with a broken handle repaired with duct tape, and the prep sink drain with a slow leak. PIC stated a worker has already been submitted for repair of both items. A return visit will be made to verify repairs.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed wast bins in the wom'en’s stalls did not have lids
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 the wall behind the grill in disrepair and covered with foil.