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Name

MI BARRIO HALAL LATIN GRILL

Address

7308 E INDEPENDENCE BV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28227

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/17/2021

Final Score @ Grade

94.50

General Comments

EHS spoke with owner, Khuram Bashir, who stated they are going to install FRP walls throughout kitchen and storage areas. They will install VRT smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent ceiling tiles. Owner stated they will install new tile throughout kitchen and resurface walk-in refrigerator floor. They will eliminate gap at back door, replace bathroom door, repair screen door, and eliminate holes throughout establishment. Finally, owner will replace missing and rusted vent covers with new covers. EHS and owner walked establishment and EHS identified areas of concern. Owner stated no new equipment and layout will stay the same.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
3	0	Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting	Yes	No	No	2-201.11 (A), B), (C), and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge and Conditional Employees. P- Establishment has posted MCHD employee health poster, but PIC and food employees are unaware that salmonella nontyphoidal has been added as a reportable illnesses. CDI- EHS educated PIC on the updated BIG 6 reportable illnesses and emailed PIC link to the updated Employee Health Acknowledgment form. EHS discussed employee health policy in general with PIC. Educate all food employees on the updated employee health policy and reporting requirements. EHS recommends all food employees read and sign a copy of the employee health acknowledgement in a language they prefer. EHS also recommends a copy of the same form is made accessible to employees and inspector.
5	0	Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events	Yes	No	No	2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed establishment without written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. CDI- EHS discussed the requirement of having written procedures and emailed PIC the link to access the state’s example written procedure. EHS identified the form to PIC during exit interview. EHS recommended to PIC that they review the document routinely with all employees and purchase or make a clean-up kit. Maintain written procedures in establishment for employee and inspector review.
8	2	Hands clean & properly washed	Yes	No	No	2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed two food employees exit building to throw away trash then re-enter buildin, and begin handling clean equipment and utensils without washing their hands. CDI- EHS educated both employees, including PIC, on when to wash and proper hand washing procedures. Both employees properly rewashed their hands.
38	1	Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals	No	Yes	No	6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed large gap between rear door and floor that could allow entry of insects and rodents. Gap is present even when the back door and screen door are closed. Eliminate gap. REPEAT Observed back door and screen door completely opened at the beginning of the inspection. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in different areas of the establishment. Work with a licensed pest control operator to address issue.
51	1	Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices	No	No	Yes	5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed sewage (greywater) back up generated from front counter handsink. When faucet is turned on water backs up on the floor of the kitchen. Per PIC and owner, they noticed the issue on Thursday, December 16th. They had a plumber come out the same day, but they were unable to repair the issue and stated they will comeback today (12-17). Owner did not know when the plumber was to return today. Plumber arrived on site during inspection, but was unable to fix issue while EHS was present. Verification visit no later than 12/21 to confirm plumbing issue with front counter handsink has been resolved. Observed the kitchen area handsink (only handsink in the kitchen) with low pressure. Hot water appeared sufficient during inspection. Repair low pressure issue. Plumber arrived during inspection and had to leave to get a part from Home Depot to fix the pressure issue. Repair was not completed prior to EHS exit. Due to both issues described above not being repaired prior to EHS leaving establishment, owner elected to voluntarily close until plumbing issues are corrected. EHS explained to owner that establishment can reopen if the kitchen handsink water pressure is restored to a functioning level. MCHD will need to confirm repair prior to reopening. The greywater back up will need to be corrected no later than Monday, December 21, 2021.
55	1	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	Yes	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 damaged and missing floor tiles and coving throughout establishment. Observed vent covers and ceiling tiles in disrepair and missing throughout establishment. Observed holes and damaged drywall and coving throughout establishment. Observed rusted vent covers throughout establishment. Repair or replace all issues mentioned above. Observed restroom door and screen door in disrepair. Replace damaged restroom door and screen door. REPEAT 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. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout establishment. Observed accumulation of dust on heat/ac vent covers. Observed accumulation of food debris and food residue on floors, walls, and ceiling throughout establishment. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid build up
56	0.50	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	No	Yes	No	6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed overhead lighting fixtures in back kitchen area not shielded or provided with shatter-resistant bulbs. For a second time, PIC stated kitchen remodel of floors, walls, and ceiling is soon. REPEAT Contact Health Department if you have questions about materials to be used.