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NameEL MOLINO
Address4459 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/16/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P - REPEAT - Observed two containers of raw beef stored above ready-to-eat foods (shredded cheese, tortillas, and pasteurized liquid eggs) in lowboy portion of prep unit across from grill. - CDI - Education provided. PIC corrected storage order by moving raw meats below RTE items. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 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 3 containers of cooked pork temp above 41F from cooling overnight in WIC (see temperature chart). Per PIC, items were not moved from WIC today. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all 3 containers of pork. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
33 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 - REPEAT - Observed 3 large metal covered pans of pork cooling in WIC overnight not meet required cooling parameters. Do not cover items while cooling. Do not stack pans of items that are cooling. - CDI - Education provided. PIC voluntarily discarded all 3 containers of pork (see violation #20). For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed avocados with stickers still present being used peeled and sliced for service. Ensure avocados are washed prior to used and stickers are removed during washing process.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed knife stored between wall and prep unit. Do not store knives in this area.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed broken oven and display cooler being used as storage for single service items. Repair, replace or remove equipment from facility.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed food residue and debris on the interior and exterior of refrigeration units as well as shelving in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed leak at left faucet of 3 compartment. Repair leak.