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NameSUPER MERCADO EL REY
Address6300 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/19/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed bins of chorizo in the walk-in cooler with no lids. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw venison stored on top of cheese in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Item was removed from the establishment.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 43 degree raw proteins in one section of the display case. Items were brought to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed no time sticker for thick, meaty chicharrons. Items had been left in the display case over night. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. CDI - Employee labeled during inspection.
36 1 Thermometers provided & accurate No Yes No REPEAT 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed missing thermometer for the entire meat display case.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food on the floor of the Walk-in freezer.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed tape on parts of the meat display case doors. Observed chipping paint throughout the entire meat case. Observed tape holding together a butcher knife handle. Observed a non-commercial chest freezer in the back room.
54 0.50 Garbage & 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. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster lids and a missing drain plug.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 cracked tiles around the mop sink and entrance to the walk-in freezer.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed a "Venison" chub in the walk-in cooler, stored above food products for the meat market. CDI - Item was removed from the establishment.