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NameLA UNICA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address16203 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/15/2023
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
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed open employee drinks stored on prep tables in kitchen. CDI - Drinks were taken to designated area away from equipment, food, and utensils. -0 points-
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed No No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed employee using bare hands to sort through shredded cheese in cold holding unit. CDI - Shredded cheese was discarded and proper food handling practices were discussed with PIC. -2 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employees filling containers, rinsing utensils, and storing cleaning equipment in handwashing sinks throughout kitchen. CDI - Items were removed from handwashing sinks and proper sink usage was discussed with PIC. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at two handwashing sinks in kitchen. CDI - PIC provided pump hand soap for handwashing sinks. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage in male restroom. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided. -1 point-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shell eggs stored behind ready to eat hamburger buns in refrigerated drawer. CDI - Storage order was corrected. -0 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, chorizo, shrimp, tomatoes, and guacamole cold holding in flip top unit with temperatures between 49F and 53F. PIC stated that items had been stored in flip top unit since day prior. CDI - All TCS foods were discarded and flip top unit was taken out of service. PIC has been advised to call technician for repair and to perform frequent temperature checks of TCS foods. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed stacked 1/3 pans on drying rack with pooled water on surfaces. Position equipment and utensils so that air drying is possible. -0 points-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids open on dumpsters. Keep lids and doors closed when not in use to prevent rodent or insect infestation. -0 points-
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 broken tile in dish pit area. Repair/replace tile. -0 points-