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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT- CENTRAL
Address4439 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/2/2016
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - C Observed bottled drinks stored throughout the kitchen and prep areas. Insure that employees are using cups with a lid and a straw, to prevent hand and environment contamination.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed a tray of chile relleno stored in the freezer with no lid or protective cover. Insure that items in storage are kept protected from contamination. CDI by kitchen employee covering tray with plastic wrap.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed an interior part of the cheese grating device soiled with residue. Insure this item is cleaned thoroughly, removing any dried debris, after use. CDI by employee rewash.
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 degreaser spray bottle unlabelled, CDI by employee labelling item.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed frozen chicken thawing under no temperature controls. CDI by employee placing item under cold running water.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed several utensils and pans with burn/scorch marks. Replace or repair these items as they are damaged.