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NameCARNICERIA LA COSTENA
Address106 W ARROWOOD RD
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/17/2014
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
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on the meat saw and an employee beverage stored on top of the seafood display case. Beverages were relocated.
9 1 Food obtained from approved source No Yes No 3-201.11(C) and (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw and partially cooked meats and poultry products. -Pf Facility does not include the safe handling instructions on meats that they package. VR required in 10 days.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed mozzarella cheese opened 10/12 not dated, deli ham with no date - operator was unsure of when it was opened, and pork cheese not dated opened 10/13. CDI by adding appropriate datemarks.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed cockroaches behind the blade guard of the meat saw.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one box of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and boxes of rice and vegetable oil stored on the floor in the employee restroom.3-305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas - C Food may not be stored in toilet rooms. Observed rice and vegetable oil stored on the floor in the restroom.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed Oster brand household blender being used for making sauces.4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed plastic shopping bags being used to store raw meats.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips Yes No No 4-301.12(A) Provide a three compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.-Pf Facility only has a 2 compartment sink. Variance submittal forms have been provided today.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed large amounts of trash around the dumpster.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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 cracks in concrete floor by walk in freezer where water is pooling. 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. Observed leaf litter gathering in-between the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.