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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT- CENTRAL
Address4439 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/4/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw shrimp stored on shelf above plantains. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods or unwashed produce/vegetables. CDI - Raw shrimp moved to bottom shelf. 0 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Plantains and cooked onions and peppers in pans on grill top measured 120-130F and 80-90F. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - Items placed on temporary TPHC and will be discarded by end of lunch. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. CDI - PIC labeled bottle. 0 pts. REPEAT
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Torn gasket on door of small sandwich cooler. Some shelves in walk-in cooler are losing coating. Replace torn gasket and recondition or replace chipping shelves in walk-in cooler. 0 pts.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Sprayer at pre-wash sink hangs below flood rim of sink. Repair or replace sprayer so there is an air gap between the bottom of the sprayer and the rim of the sink. VR - Verification required by Monday that sprayer is repaired.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Grout between floor tiles is worn in several areas in kitchen. Re-grout between floor tiles where the grout is low. 0 pts.