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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 9/24/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsFacility will remain voluntarily closed for repairs until adequate hot water temperatures are verified by REHS.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed hand washing compliance with exception to one food employee who washed their hands, recontaminated them on faucet handles and transition into food preparations. CDI - PIC intervened and instructed employee on proper hand washing practices. Compliance observed for remainer of inspection. -0-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed screen of back door in disrepair. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one live crawling insect on floor in kitchen. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean metal food containers stacked wet. CDI - Utensils separated to air dry. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gaskets at (1) hot box and (1) reach-in refrigerator. Also observed kitchen hand sink in need of re-caulking. Repair. -0.5-
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands. - Pf. Observed inadequate hot water temperatures at 3-compartment, prep sinks and hand washing stations (80 degrees F). PIC contacted owner who spoke with EHS regarding the situation. Plumbing technician arrived onsite during inspection and had begun working on repairs. Facility will remain voluntarily closed until repairs completed. -0.5- ***Verification required to ensure sufficient hot water temperatures have been restored.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. At beginning of today’s inspection, PIC advised that the water heater tank had been leaking as of early morning. Plumbing specialist contacted and onsite assessing equipment. EHS also observed water leak at prep sink fixture, noted from previous violation. Plumbing technician has also been advised to work on prep sink leak. -1-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 damaged floor tiles throughout kitchen and damaged walls inside employee restroom and throughout hall way. Observed water leaking from ceiling inside of employee restroom due to water heater tank malfuntioning. Repair. -0-