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NameMI BARRIO HALAL LATIN GRILL
Address7308 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/22/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 0 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 marinated chicken cooling at slow rate. CDI, portions reduced and placed in freezer.
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 oxtail hot holding at 130F. PIC states oxtail was cooked this morning at 10AM. CDI, item reheated to 165F.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No Repeat: 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 marinated chicken cooling in tightly packed covered container. PIC states chicken was placed in freezer around 11:45-12PM. CDI, portions reduced and placed in freezer.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 plastic container being used to scoop out rice. CDI, item discarded by PIC.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No Repeat: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cracked plastic on door of hot holding cabinet near hand wash sink. Need repaired.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat: 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Observed foods debris in corner of walk in cooler. Need cleaning.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 broken/missing floor tile in back kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles that are a hanging, broken, stained black throughout kitchen area. Observed holes in drywall of employee and guest restrooms. Need repaired. PIC states facility is due for remodeling at the beginning of July.