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NamePUNTA CANA
Address5230 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/12/2015
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P Observed 1 employee put on gloves without washing hands. CDI instructed employee to wash hands. 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P Observed employee change task from raw to cooked without changing gloves or washing hands. CDI manager instructed employee to wash hands.
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 employee cutting bread with bare hands. CDI bread was discarded.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce stored directly above washed produce. CDI were rearranged.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed several items in walk-in cooler above 45F. See temperature chart for item/temperature observations. CDI items voluntarily discarded by owner/operator. VERIFICATION REQUIRED ON 3/16. PRODUCT DISPOSITION FORM COMPLETED.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observer sanitizer too strong for food contact surfaces. CDI sanitizer diluted.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed tripe thawing at room temperature. CDI tripe was placed in walk-in cooler.
34 0 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Facility could not provide thin probe thermometer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED ON 3/16/15.
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 bulk containers of sugar and flour in need of labeling.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Observed pork chops stored in trash bag in freezer. Food can only be stored in food grade materials.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces upon arrival. Observed 1 wet wiping cloths stored on employee apron.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ladel stored in water at 74F. CDI ladel was removed from water.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 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 several containers lids broken and damaged. CDI lids were discarded. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed non-ANSI certified coffee dispenser. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ceiling in walk-in cooler rusted along seams. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed exhaust hood at dish machine collecting dust.