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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 9/20/2019
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw eggs being stored over RTE beans in the walk in cooler. Also observed boxed produce on the floor in same walk in cooler. CDI- foods were rearranged and produce was uplifted off the floor. -1.5 points.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed vegetable soup at >41 degrees in walk in cooler. Item was stated to of been cooling since last night. CDI- PIC discarded food product. -1.5 points.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P RTE ham, dried cheese cheese, raw steak and pork were cold holding in display case at >41 degrees F. Also observed raw beef and pork left at room temp during the initial walk through. Raw eggs, cooked poke, beef, cheese etc. were left inside of a 1 door unit that was not currently plugged in. CDI/VR- Raw proteins were placed in freezer to cool. Foods in damaged unit were discarded. Will make a return visit to ensure units are serviced. -1.5 points.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No No Yes 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf RTE pork, beef, beans, cheese, ham, lettuce etc. were not dated and said to be made last night. Will make a VR visit to ensure that all food items are being dated. This is a repeat violation. Ensure compliance is met or risk being placed on a risk control plan. REPEAT - 3 points.
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 live roach and dead roach beef chicken and sugar in prep area. Ensure pest control company is regularly treating the facility for pest. - 1 point.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - C Observed food items being stored in direct contact with grocery bags. Ensure that food items are only in contact with food grade bagging. - 1 point.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Repair damaged gasket located on 1 door unit in front prep area. All equipment is to be in good working repair. 0 point.
47 0 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. Remove soiled buildup from interior of hot hold units. 0 points.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Keys were stored near knife in prep area. Personal items were stored above food items in walk in cooler. Ensure that facility has a designated area for personal items. -.5 points.