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NameFONDA LA TAQUIZA
Address5135 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/9/2018
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
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 Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager onsite today.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed two containers of oysters in teh walk in cooler- one was small and shucked and the other was large and not shucked. Staff stated that they were from the same batch but neither had the tag with them- cdi tag was in the kitchen and was moved to the large batch and small batch was discarded. Observed tags from the past 3 months and none of them had the last sold date on them- VR within 10 days.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw oysters stored over cooked beef today- cdi moved to the very bottom shelf so that nothing was under it and no raw meats were above them. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed ice machine with the lid open today and no one was using it- cdi lid closed.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Beef on the steam table was holding <135F today- reheated on on grill top to >165F to correct. Observed pork stored in the oven and the oven was off- pork was <135F and was discarded.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed soup cooling at room temperature and it was at 100F, beef cooling in a very deep portion inside of a bus tub, and chicken cooling inside of a covered bus tub. Soup moved into the walk in cooler. Beef and chicken were split up and put onto ice baths were they were stirred during inspection.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed pork thawing at room temperature- cdi put back into the walk in cooler. Only use refrigeration, the microwave, the cookinig process, or continually running/draining cold water.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some drain flies but they are better than the last inspection.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed nn, salt, sugar, and rice scoops in product with no handles.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed large handheld mixer stored on the floor today and crab leg crackers stored on a soiled rack. Observed drink glasses stacked wet.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Thank you for painting raw wood, repairing sinks, caulking gaps, leaks, and reattaching gasket. Torn gasket on the large make table on the very right side door and the white rice crock pot is for household use only.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster and grease bin lids open upon arrival today.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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. dust build up on wall behind ice machine, build up on wall pipes and light switches, wall racks and splatter on walls in places. Floor of walk in cooler is corroded- repair so that it is smooth, easily cleanable, and not absorbant.