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NameRU RU'S TACOS + TEQUILA
Address715 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2020
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed a large container of chips stored directly in front of the hand sink. CDI-The chips were removed. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the hand sink to the outside bar. CDI-Paper towels were provided.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed seared tuna stored uncovered and on top of bags of tortillas in the taco cooler. CDI-The tuna was removed to another location. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in the walk in cooler. CDI-The two items were rearranged.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several drop pans with food debris buildup stored on the clean equipment rack. CDI-All pans seen with buildup were sent back to the dish machine for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. The manager will also speak with their cleaning crew to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing is taking place. REPEAT.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a container of cilantro being used to prop the back door open. CDI-The cilantro was moved. REPEAT.
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 burned out lights in the dish room area. Have replaced.