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NameMI TIERRA RESTAURANT
Address816 E ARROWOOD RD
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/29/2015
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed No No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF - Observed an employee rinsing their hands in the 3 comp sink. Only wash hands in the hand sink.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P - Observed a container of raw chicken stored on a container of raw beef in the walk in cooler. CDI -chicken was moved to the bottom shelf. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed raw beef stored over cooked sausage and half and half in the reach in cooler by the steam tables. CDI - sausage and half and half were placed on the top shelf.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P - Observed cooked beans in a large container at 71F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated they were cooked yesterday. CDI - beans were discarded. Explained cooling methods to PIC.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 cut tomatoes and lettuce in the prep top above 45F. Cool items down in the walk in cooler or freezer before placing in the prep unit. CDI - items were taken to the walk in cooler to cool.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No General comment 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. - Observed a non NSF can opener in the kitchen. Replace with an NSF or ANSI approved one.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No General comment 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. - Dumpster is missing the drain plug. Call the number on the dumpster and request a new one.