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NameLA UNICA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address16203 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/6/2021
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No Yes 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed the bar handsink with items in the basin. CDI - Items were removed. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap at the bar handsink. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at the bar handsink.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several foods in the walk in cooler above 41F. *please see chart above* Temped walk in cooler at 50-51F. Whole unwashed produce are allowed to stay in the walk in cooler. All other TCS foods were voluntarily discarded: Raw diced beef (30 lbs), raw ground beef (80 lbs), raw pork (100 lbs), raw chicken (6-7 cases at 40lbs each) raw shelled eggs (15 dozen), pasteurized liquid egg carton (10 gallons) , sliced tomatoes, cooked carnitas, cooked beans, grilled onions, cheeses, salsas, shredded cheeses. Facility does have a smaller walk in cooler used for beverages and can use for limited use of TCS items that were cut and prepped this morning. The large walk in cooler is the facilities main source for refrigeration and has decided to voluntarily close until the walk in cooler in repaired. Please contact me at the number below. I will conduct a verification visit to ensure compliance and that the unit is maintaining 41F or less. All TCS products were voluntarily discarded and denatured with bleach or cleaning chemicals. Owner has stated they have order for a refrigerated truck to temporarily be used while the walk in cooler is being repaired. Discussed with Stephen the actions that are being taken by the facility.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 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 Observed sliced tomatoes dated marked with 8/6/2021, observed grilled onions without date marking. Observed cooked chili rellenos in walk in freezer without date mark. CDI- PIC properly date marked tomatoes and date marked the onions since she was able to determine when they were cooked. Chili rellenos were date marked.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 just prepped lettuce in the walk in cooler covered and stacked. CDI - PIC uncovered and discussed the proper process of cooling.-REPEAT-
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed some beverage cups wet stacked. -REPEAT-
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at the bar handsink cold faucet. Repair. Bar has two handsinks