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NameLA FINCA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address4801 N TRYON ST
SUITE P
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/18/2014
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
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed dirty cutting boards and dirty towels stored in dish room handsink making sink un-available for handwashing. CDI- Items removed.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P.Observed raw beef stored above cooked ground beef in prep cooler and raw bacon stored above raw steak in walk in cooler. CDI- Food stored by final cook temperature.3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -P Observed several foods being stored un-covered in walk in cooler. CDI- Foods covered.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed beans hot holding in steam table unit at 122 degrees. Beans said to have been reheated 45 minutes on stove, likely beans did not reach 165 upon initial reheating and steam table not set to proper temperature to maintain food hot. CDI- Beans reheated to 165 on stove, temperature turned up on steam table for proper hot holding.
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 a few instances of food date marked with incorrect dates that were not accurate for date of prep, and foods thawed more than 24 hrs ago that are not re-dated with a date of thawing to track the 7 day shelf life of refrigeration. CDI- All foods propelry date marked.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-203.14 Prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -P Observed back door can wash without a backflow device. PIC is going to replace backflow device ASAP.
53 0 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. Observed tile in doorway to dish area missing and/or broken, need repair. GENERAL COMMENT: PIC said they have plans to replace dish machine, cooking equipment, hood system, install a bar, and add 25 more seats. These changes to permitted space will require approval through plan review, be sure this plan goes through health department plan review before making any changes. (704) 336-5100 - Plan review