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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 7/26/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

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 an employee wash hands and then turn the faucet off with bare hands. CDI - Employee was educated on how to turn the faucet off with the paper towel. Employee rewashed hands.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready-to-eat products in the walk-in cooler.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 pico de gallo, chicken, beef, blended tomatoes, and cream sauce past the 7-day date mark. CDI - All items were voluntarily discarded.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw fish thawing in boxes on a shelf. CDI - Items were moved to the walk-in cooler to thaw.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No REPEAT 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed cups being used a scoops for spices. Observed utensils on the grill inside 130 degree water.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 spatulas stored in the slot behind the 3-comp sink.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “house-hold use only” blender. Toaster oven is only used for bread. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Observed severely melted utensil handles on spatulas.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 A backflow device shall be used according to its design standard. The backflow prevention device on the mop sink is not rated for continuous pressure. ASSE 1001. The water was being cut off by the spray nozzle instead of the main faucet. CDI - Water was turned off at the top faucet.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin within close proximity to the cook line hand sink.