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NameRU RU'S TACOS + TEQUILA
Address715 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/20/2015
Final Score @ Grade
95 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 Yes Yes No 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P Observed two employees use wet wiping cloth, wring it out and then return to food prep. CDI - PIC had both employees wash hands properly and then put on new gloves. REPEAT -2-
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels in outside bar dispenser. CDI - PIC placed roll inside dispenser. -0- 5-202.12 (C) Handwashing Sinks, Installation - PF Provide at least 15 second on metered faucets for active handwashing. Observed metered faucets staying on for 5 seconds in women's restroom. Have both women's restroom faucets adjusted to meet the required 15 seconds flow without reactivation. REPEAT
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed consumer advisory missing asterisks. No items are denotes as being prepared undercooked or cooked to order, although reminder and disclosure are present on the bottom of the menu. Menu is in final stages. Mock up should be available at time of VR. -.5- VR required no later than 11/30/2015
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table between uses. Keep below food prep surface while not in use. -.5-
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles of taco sauces, as well as seasoning shakers without labels. Label these with the common name of the item. -0-
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies and gnats present in kitchen, dish room and in both bars. Control insects using products appropriate for restaurants and maintain regular pest control regimen. -0- REPEAT
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. Keep inside sanitizer solution between uses. -0- 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer cloths present stored on the floor. Keep buckets with wiping cloths present off floor.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked pans on the drying rack near the two prep sinks. Use pyramid stacking or other method to facilitate air drying. -.5- REPEAT
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed wrapped flatware with eating surface exposed instead of handle. Keep handle available for handling without contaminating the eating surface of the other utensils. -0-
50 1 Sewage and waste water properly disposed No No No 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system.-P Observed water coming up to the level of the floor drain in the dish room, under the dishwasher prep sink and under the prep sinks near the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC cleared line so that water level flowed. Turned on all faucets for one minute to determine if blockage was cleared. -1-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed dust buildup around vents and HVAC covers. Clean ceiling and vents. -0-