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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 5/20/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P. Observed raw chicken stored above beef inside bottom of prep unit. CDI: storage order was corrected. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed food stored inside grocery bags in reach-in freezer and prep unit. CDI: Discussion with PIC to use food grade bags when storing food.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No Repeat: 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black build up on ice shield. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed dried food debris left on meat debris. CDI: discussion with PIC; meat slicer will be cleaned before use.
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed Tripe that was cooked yesterday that had cooled in walk in cooler at 46F. CDI: Tripe was voluntarily discarded.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 some food products inside walk-in cooler and prep unit bearing day dots only and not actual dates. Other food products had dates. Ensure that there is a consistent date marking process throughout facility. Points not taken due to all food products being dated. Improvement noted.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 tripe that had cooled in large portions inside walk-in cooler while tightly covered in plastic wrap.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-502.11 (B) Good Repair and Calibration - PF. Observed food thermometer not working due to dead battery. EHS will make a return visit within 10 days to ensure thermometer is working/replaced.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door was open upon entry into the kitchen to conduct 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 cups being used in drinks inside WIC and bowl stored inside beans.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dishmachine not working properly but is not in use. Discussion with PIC to contact repair company for service. Observed shelving inside walk-in cooler that had rusted.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C. Observed debris on shelving inside walk-in cooler.