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NameBAHIA DE GRACIAS RESTAURANT
Address818 E ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/4/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed missing paper towels at the back kitchen hand sink. CDI - Manager provided during inspection.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed the sanitizer dispenser at 0ppm Quat. CDI - Quat will be manually added until the dispenser can be repaired.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 101 chicken in the hot holding cabinet. Observed 93 degree onions on top of the warmer. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed one container of salsa past the 7-day date marks. Observed one container of cooked chicken without a date mark. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. CDI - Bottle was labeled.
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 Observed pork attempting to cool on the counter at 94 degrees. Once the food reaches 135, it should be moved to a more active cooling method. CDI - Item was moved to the walk-in cooler.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed fish thawing in a container of still water. CDI - Running water was added to the fish.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plantain's stored on shelves 3” above the ground. Observed boxes of food with ice dripping on them from the walk-in freezer compressor.
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. Observed one employee preparing food with a bracelet on.
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. 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed wet-stacked dishes and one employee drying dishes with a wiping cloth.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “household use only” blender and can opener.
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. Observed low grout on near the grill and 3-compartment sink.