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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT- CENTRAL
Address4439 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/17/2015
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 Yes 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed handsink in operation without hand soap in bar area. CDI by adding soap. 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf Observed hot water below 100F in womens restroom. VR required within 10 days.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No Yes 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef steak in walk-in cooler. CDI by rearranging order of food items. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed several food items stored in walk-in cooler not protected with cover. Water was observed leaking from the ceiling in walk-in cooler onto food items. CDI by voluntary discard of contaminated food items (refried beans, soup, black beans, tamales, potatoes, raw shell eggs). Storage rack located under water leak was emptied. PIC will call for roof repair and show REHS receipt of services for verification compliance. VR required within 10 days.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed sanitizer spray bottle testing 0ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Observed QAC sanitizer in 3 compartment sink testing 0ppm. Sanitizer dispenser is connected directly to hot water line. Sanitizer dispenser should provide sanitizer with warm water according to manufactuers recommendations.. CDI by using chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink until dispenser is operating correctly. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed food residue build-up on can opener. CDI by wash, rinse, sanitize.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed tamales stored in walk-in cooler date marked to 12-7-15. CDI voluntary discard.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed sanitizer spray bottles and wiping cloth buckets stored on or above food prep surfaces. CDI by storing below tables.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed employee towel drying cleaned utensils.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed food residue build-up on can opener holder. Observed sticker residue on containers stored as clean.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open.
53 0.50 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 water leaking from roof into walk-in cooler. REPAIR- See item # 13
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed unshieled light in hood.