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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT- CENTRAL
Address4439 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/6/2017
Final Score @ Grade
91 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 No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified persons at time of inspection.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the salsa cooler area handsink. Towels provided during inspection. Ensure that paper towels are provided at all handsinks at all times for immediate use.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed container of fried chicken not covered in the walk in cooler. Item was covered by plastic wrap by employee. Ensure that lids, plastic wraps, or other means are used to keep food in storage safe from contamination.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed two containers of cooked, shredded chicken not date marked at time of inspection. Employee stated that they had been prepared the night before. EHS allowed employee to date mark the two containers. Ensure that all cooked foods that are stored for more than 24 hours are properly date marked by staff.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thin probe thermometer available at time of inspection. EHS will verify by 9/15/17 that the facility has acquired such a thermometer.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two live, small cockroaches present underneath the grill area. Ensure that proper cleanliness and pest control efforts are being utlized.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wiping cloths stored on prep areas and outside of sanitizer containers throughout facility.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed several dry goods containers with handle-less scoops. Provide scooping devices with handles such that contamination of the dry goods does not occur as employees manipulate the scoops.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed heavy wet stacking of dishes and utensils throughout the dish storage area.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed several broken gaskets on cooler doors, observed cooler doors broken/missing, observed a cooler non-functioning stored with non-TCS foods inside at the ice machine area.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no sanitizer test kit available at time of inspection. EHS will verify by 9/15/17 that the facility has acquired such a test kit..
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 gaskets, storage racks, dry storage racks, equipment and equipment surfaces collecting debris/food residue and in need of cleaning.
52 0.50 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 side dumpster doors ajar at time of inspection.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors in the prep and cooler areas in need of cleaning. Observed splattered food residue on some areas of the ceiling. Paper copies left with staff, emailed copy to Gilmer71@yahoo.com