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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT- CENTRAL
Address4439 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/18/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. -Observed black beans not meeting cooling parameters after cooling overnight in WIC. Observed two large containers of black beans in WIC at 50F, after being boiled last night. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed all TCS foods in prep unit by stove above 41F (raw shell eggs, cabbage, cheese, crema, pupusas, raw chicken, raw beef, ham, chorizo). Observed doors on lowboy not fully closing and broken gaskets in flip top. Ambient temperature of unit was above 41F. All items except crema and cheese were held in unit overnight.- PIC voluntarily discarded all items held in unit for over 4 hours. PIC moved cheese and crema to WIC to rapidly cool to 41F, because they were removed from the WIC less than 2 hours ago. -PIC called for repair on unit. No TCS foods will be held in unit until repair and unit maintains food temperature of 41F or below. -3 day verification visit required- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed two large containers of black beans not meet cooling parameters. Black beans were boiled yesterday, then placed in large plastic bins in WIC, tightly covered with lids. Observed both containers of beans at 50F today. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded black beans. EHS educated PIC on rapid cooling methods, including using metal pans, no lids, and stirring frequently. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. -Observed multiple roaches throughout establishment (on prep top, on edge of cold holding drawers). -Increase frequency of pest control visits. Call pest control company.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. -Observed wiping cloths stored in 0ppm sanitizer (facility used 50% vinegar and 50% water as sanitizer for wiping cloths). -PIC replaced buckets with proper concentration of bleach sanitizer solution. EHS advised PIC on other sanitizer methods (quat, sink and surface), if bleach is not preferred.
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. -Observed malfunctioning prep unit, with visibly broken parts (doors not aligning, flip top compartments sinking in to lowboy). Observed broken/loose gasket on WIC door.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout in kitchen area throughout. Observed missing kitchen floor tiles.