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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 8/23/2017
Final Score @ Grade
86.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - 2 pts. Observed no ceritifed food manager present. 2-103.11 (A)-(L)Person-In-Charge-Duties - PF Ensure persons unneccessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the kitchen. Observed PIC's children were allowed in and out of kitchen conducting several activities within the meat department.
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes Yes No Repeat: 1 pt. 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed personal food and drink stored on prep table cutting board and saw machine. CDI: all items relocated or discarded.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- 1.5 pts. Observed used soiled gloves being stored inside front meat case. CDI: used gloves discarded. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed ground pork uncovered inside walk-in cooler. CDI: properly covered. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed a cluster of green onions stored in meat case on top of raw meat. CDI: onions discarded.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf 1.5 pts. Observed cuber parts, slicer, and saw machine with visible dried food debris remaining. CDI: cleaning in process. According to PIC these items had not been used today.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No Repeat: 3 pts. 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 pork cheese and deli ham not dated in right side of meat case. CDI: properly dated by PIC.
27 2 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan No Yes No Repeat: 2 pts. 8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted an approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain records as required.-P/Pf Observed daily logs missing for use of 2-compartment sink. This has been a repeat violations for a least 4 past inspections.( Intent to suspend issued)
36 2 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No Repeat: 2 pts. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live pest activitty in employee restroom and behind sanititation score when being removed. Continue to work on pest issue. Killingsworth Pest Control will be notified for service today.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No Repeat: 0.5 pts. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed side door and lid open to dumpster. Observed dumpster rusted and in disrepair.