Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
Logo Main Menu
Mecklenburg County Health Dept
Public Health Inspections
Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
  
 

Premises Information

Return to Inspections
NameLA POBLANITA BAR AND GRILL
Address1923 WESTINGHOUSE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/26/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed an employee handle raw shrimp, handle utensils and equipment doors, discard gloves, to handle raw beef without a hand wash between glove changes. CDI- Education was provided and ehs observed proper hand washing and glove change.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed two large containers of cut raw chicken stored above whole packaged beef beef packages. CDI- PIC had an employee correct the storage order.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. - Observed green salsa, red salsa, and chunky red salsa above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. EHS provided PIC with a TPHC form if needed.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . - REPEAT- Observed hot dogs dated for 8 days and expired yesterday. Observed cut lettuce, rice, green salsa, and red salsa all prepared in days past with a date on a larger container without a date on smaller containers. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. - Observed frozen fish, according to PIC it’s received frozen, thawed out and sealed in ROP environment.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed several in use secondary containers of oils and salts on cookline without labels.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf - Observed dented can stored with wholesome cans. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded dented can.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed several boxes of plastic containers and styrofoam containers stored on the floor in back storage areas near waiter serves station.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - REPEAT- Observed shelving in wic, hood system, cooking equipment and cold holding equipment on cook line with food debris and grease residue build up. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.16(A) Provide receptacles of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed doors and lids open during the inspection. Observed numerous amounts of litter throughout the waste area in need of cleaning up.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 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. - 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 dry wall and absorbent ceiling though out the kitchen. Observed floors throughout the facility with broken tile and absorbent material exposed. Observed hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to grease and food debris build up. Hard to reach areas are floors and walls throughout the facility underneath and behind equipment. Clean hard to reach areas as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.