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NameLA CABANA DELI COMIDA LATINA
Address925 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/28/2017
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 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P Employees changed gloves without washing hands. CDI - Employees reminded of rules; stopped and washed hands then donned new clean gloves.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Only handsink blocked by handtruck and used as dump sink for ice. CDI - Handtruck relocated and ice melted.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Prep sink cleaning process is missing rinse and sanitize steps; utensils washed in three comp sink are rinsed with sanitizer but not meeting contact time. CDI - Explained correct sequence to employees; adjusted process.
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Rice holding in steam line below 135F. CDI -Rice replace with rice at 140F; suggested that facility uses a more shallow pan to hold rice in.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Sanitizer spray bottle testing at over 200ppm chlorine; bleaching out test strip. CDI - Diluted to 200ppm.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Queso cheese placed in flip top to cool. CDI - Relocated to reach in cooler for rapid cool down. Also, observed rice cooling on insufficient ice bath. CDI - Added water to ice to surround container and instructed staff to stir occasionally.
38 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. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. One employee working with watch and jeweled ring on hand. Another employee working at serving line with no hair restraint. Ensure all employees working with food use a hair restraint.
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 one wet wiping cloth on cutting board. CDI -Relocated to laundry without being asked.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Metal food pans wet stacked on clean drain board of three comp sink. CDI - Separated to allow for air drying.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace shelves with chipping paint and rust in low prep coolers and replace split gaskets on reach in coolers and low prep coolers as needed.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean build up from door gaskets and cooler door handles.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Contact solid waste service provider to replace dumpster with broken lids. Clean up debris from ground around dumpster.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Clean dust build up from vents in ceiling.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Light shields missing from lights at steam line. Replace.