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NameRU RU'S TACOS + TEQUILA
Address715 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/21/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed a few metal food pans with leftover food debris. CDI-PIC placed items in at dishwasher to be rewashed.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed top layer of foods kept in lowboy drawers to be above 41F. Recommended that facility keep lower quantities of food in pans to allow unit to maintain TCS items at 41F and below. Food that above 41F was cooled in walk-in or immediately reheated above 165F for hot hold. ** Much improvement since last inspection. Many units have been replaced and units are working properly.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed guac with fresh tomatoes and pico de gallo prepped this morning in walk-in still above 41F and tightly covered. CDI-Items were vented to allow active cooling. Improvement since last inspection**
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed one ROP packaged tuna thawed in reach-in unit with packaging still in tact.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed minor rodent droppings on floor under inside bar area. PIC stated that they are aware of issue and pest control treats twice per month and that issue has improved.
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 tubs with food residue and debris in bottom that holds cleaned equipment and utensils.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnable shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. Dumpster area is shared with entire complex. Keep working to maintain dumpster area to prevent pest harborage.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee book bag stored on top of stored utensils on shelf in kitchen.