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NameEL MOLINO
Address4459 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/11/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed pork loin (pierna) cooling over night at 47F. CDI, voluntary discard by PIC.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed ham, tomatoes, salsa, and beef cold holding above 41F. pic states tomatoes were sliced in the afternoon, salsa was made the previous day, and beef was cut that afternoon. CDI, voluntary discard of salsa by PIC, ham tomatoes and beef moved to walk in to cool. Foods reached 41 by end of inspection.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 pork loin cooling in covered containers overnight. Temperature of pork loin at 47F. EHS explained to PIC that foods shall be cooled in shallow, open/vented containers to allow cold air to flow around product. CDI, item discarded by PIC.
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 Observed no thin probe thermometer available at facility. Verification Required.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No Repeat: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies near front prep line.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat: 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed hood vents with grease build up. Need Cleaning.