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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 12/3/2018
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf. Observed water at handsink only reaching 65F. VR by 12/5/18
9 1 Food obtained from approved source Yes No No 3-201.11 Use food from approved sources only. -P. Observed cooked food in pots inside walk-in cooler and grocery bags. Through discussion with PIC, food was cooked from home and brought to facility. CDI: food was discarded.
13 0 Food separated and protected No No No General Comment: 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed food stored inside grocery bags. CDI: by removal.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. No sanitizer available for use. CDI: facility is currently closed due to no hot water; bleach sanitizer will be made up once facility re-opens.
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 pork queso and turkey opened on Saturday inside walk-in cooler without date. CDI: properly dated. 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 queso inside walk-in cooler that had expired 7 days. CDI: removed and will be credited then discarded.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No General Comment: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 1 live roach in facility. PIC unaware of current pest control company. Directed to find out who company is and notify for pest control. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door propped open.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No General Comment: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving inside walk-in cooler rusted.
48 1 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf. Observed facility with no hot water. Water observed at prep, 3-comp, and handsink at 63 - 65F. Facility has voluntarily closed until hot water can be repaired. Sign posted on front of meat case advising customers of closure. Facility may re-open once hot water is repaired. VR by 12/5/18
52 1 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No Repeat: 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both lids and side doors open to dumpster. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed trash on ground at dumpster area.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Replace missing/broken baseboard tiles and seal all holes in wall. 6-501.12 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 heavy build-up on walk-in cooler fan covers. Note: Facility is having hood system, range, and gas line installed by tomorrow. 3-compartment sink has been installed to replace 2 comp sink. Plans have been submitted and approved. .