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NameLAS LUPITAS BUTCHER SHOP
Address5210 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/27/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. 2 containers of raw chicken stored on shelf above raw pork. Raw chicken must not be stored above raw pork. CDI - PIC moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. 0 pts. 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(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Large container of tomatoes measured 56F after cooling for 2 hours. At this rate and in this large container, the tomatoes would not reach 41F within 4 hours of preparation. CDI - PIC discarded tomatoes. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Cooked chorizo in display cooler measured 49-50F. PIC stated it was left out while employees were moving food from walk-in cooler to the meat case. TCS foods must be 41F or less. CDI - Chorizo moved to freezer to cool. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0 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 Pico measured 45-46F in upright cooler. Large container of tomatoes cooling in other upright cooler at 56F. PIC stated it began cooling 2 hours ago. TCS foods must be cooled in equipment designed for rapid cooling. Also, cooling TCS foods must be cooled in shallow pans or thin portions to facilitate rapid cooling. CDI - PIC moved pico to walk-in cooler. PIC moved tomatoes to sheet pan and placed in walk-in cooler. 0 pts. 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 .
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. 2 food employees observed with jewelry on their wrists. Food employees must not wear jewelry on their hands or wrists. 0 pts.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Stacks of clean pans stacked while still wet. Allow utensils to adequately air dry before stacking. 0 pts.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plugs missing on dumpster. // 5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. 1 dumpster is missing lid. Replace dumpster. 0 pts.
55 0 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. Floor tile damage in several areas in kitchen. Wall damage in storage area behind dry goods. Repair floor and wall where needed. 0 pts.