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NameLUPITAS-CARNECERIA TORTILLERIA
Address5316 SOUTH BV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/16/2021
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 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Hand washing sinks shall be readily available. Observed hand washing sink blocked by access of two pots on crates from employee washing vegetables in prep sink. Moved during the inspection.
11 0 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated No No No 3-202.15 Food packaging has be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Observed vegetables come in from delivery in garbage bags. Records were checked during the inspection.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed a number of foods inside of walk in unit not actively cooling with out lid or plastic coverings. Covered during the inspection.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed some plastic containers stored clean with food debris left attached after cleaning. Containers were moved to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
33 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed chicken thawing in a pan of sitting water. Chicken was observed still frozen and placed in prep sink under running water with ice inside of prep sink to maintain temperature below 70F.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed knife stored inside of display case with the knife handle making direct contact with the food. Knife was removed during the inspection. Ensure that handles of utensils do not make direct contact with foods.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors left open on both dumpster. Dumpster doors closed during the inspection. Ensure that dumpster doors and lids are closed to prevent a possible harborage or attraction of pests.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Lighting intensity under food preparation areas shall be at least 50 foot candles at least 30 inches off the ground. Observed blown bulbs in multiple location causing lower reading than 50 foot candles. Replace bulbs to meet lighting intensity requirements.