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NameRU RU'S TACOS + TEQUILA
Address715 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/22/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF- Observed no manager present with a certification in a food protection managers course during the start of the inspection. PIC arrived towards the end of the inspection. Work towards getting more managers certified in a food protection managers course.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P- Observed several employees don gloves without washing their hands. CDI- EHS re-educated employees on when to wash hands. CDI- After instruction EHS observed proper hand washing.
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 back hand sink paper towels not dispensing. CDI- PIC provided paper towels.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed three buckets of sanitizer in the kitchen at 50 ppm QUAT. Also observed two spray bottles at the bar at 50 ppm QUAT. CDI- PIC changed the buckets, bottles and brought the concentration up to 200 ppm QUAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed sticker residue and minor food debris build up on all pans stored on the clean storage rack. CDI- All pans were removed from rack and put at the dish pit to ensure they are cleaned properly. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.- Observed black residue on the ice machine shield. Clean as often as needed to ensure the build up does not occur.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed one bottle of sanitizer not labeled. All other sanitizer labeled. CDI- PIC labeled the sanitizer bottle.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.- Observed fruit flies throughout the facility.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.- REPEAT- Observed broken handles on low boy cold hold drawers. Also observed split gaskets on cold holding equipment throughout the kitchen.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- REPEAT- Observed food debris build up on cold holding equipment handles and gaskets. Also observed food debris build on storage racks. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.- Observed dumpster area in need of cleaning do to items and litter accumulation.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 some grout in need of replacing on some of the floor tiles near the stairs. The missing grout is causing for loose tiles and water accumulation in this area. 6-501.12 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 floors in hard to reach areas in need of cleaning do to minor food debris build up. Also observed a few ac/heat vents in need of cleaning do to dust build up.