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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT- CENTRAL
Address4439 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/24/2016
Final Score @ Grade
90 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 Yes No No 2-101.11 Assignment - PF Observed no PIC upon arrival. When I asked if manager was on duty-3 hostesses said no. When I went into kitchen and asked if anyone was in charge 3 kitchen employees said no. CDI-manager and owner showed up during inspection. A certified food protection manager needs to be on site during all hours of operation.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No Yes 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation - PF- Observed broken/non-functioning hands sinks in bar and line/prep area> REPAIR ASAP. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PF-Observed blocked hand sink in kitchen. Keep items from blocking hand sink. CDI-cart moved
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P Observed very heavy build-up on tea dispenser nozzle. CDI-tea dumped and cleaned
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(1) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P Observed chicken wings on pass through. PIC stated they were from last night. Dispose of food more quickly that is designated as garbage. Leaving out all night going to attract pests. CDI- chicken discarded.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes Yes 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Disposition - P Observed refried beans in walk-in date marked 3/16. Dispose of RTE food after 7 days if stored at 41 or below. (4days if 42-45F). CDI- voluntarily disposed of 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF Observed several RTE foods in walk-in and reach-in coolers without date marking. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods - PF Observed flan cooling in dessert refrigerator. CDI-directed PIC that dessert cooler is not for cooling food. Cool flan in walk-in or reach-in coolers before putting into dessert cooler.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-203.12 Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy - PF Observed no food thermometers in flan cooler (digital not reading correctly) and wait area reach-in. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C Observed employee wiping silverware with rag. Air dry only, do not wipe. If silver spotty use rinse aid.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - C Observed no covered receptacles in bathrooms.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.13 Receptacles - C Observed dumpster lid open. Grease container lid open. Keep lids and doors closed.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.12 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents - C Observed heavy dust build-up on vents throughout facility