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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT- CENTRAL
Address4439 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/14/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96 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 Yes No 2-103.11 (A)-(L)Person-In-Charge-Duties - PF - Observed no certified PIC on site upon arrival. CDI by instruction. Repeat.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - - Observed raw meat removed from commercial packaging and stored over banana leaves in walk in freezer. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. Much improvement made since previous inspection.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables - C - Observed food employees preparing unwashed onion and other produce but not washing prior to cutting / preparation.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused. Observed aluminum pans being washed according to manager.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf - Observed some fryer baskets with broken wires. CDI, operator removed from use.
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 door left open and damage to lid.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed grout needed between some floor tiles and some damage to floor tiles. Repeat.