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NameLA REINA DE LAS CARNITAS
Address6441 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/3/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsProduct disposition filled out on site with PIC concerning discarded items. Changing of cooling methods and/or quantity of items processed daily discussed with PIC.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 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 two large bins of chicharrones and 20 quart plastic container of cooked adobo sauce cooling overnight with temperatures above 41F and plastic bin full of portioned salsa verde with temperatures above 41F. . CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 . 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed plastic cups of Pico de gallo prepped yesterday and cooling over night with temperatures above 41F. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 Observed tilt skillet holding large bath of carnitas with temperatures around 100F. PIC stated that the carnitas are kept here over night and kept warm. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded carnitas and EHS provided education on holding temperatures for hot food. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed large blocks of cheese in WIC that were delivered yesterday morning with temperatures above 41F. Observed deep plastic bins of raw beef tongue, raw pork belly and pork skin, and raw beef with temperatures between 42F-45F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded cheeses and raw meats were uncovered and spread out to cool quickly. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 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 large plastic covered bins of chicharrones in WIC cooling over night. Products did not reach 41F. Observed deep plastic containers of cooked adobo sauce tightly covered and unable to cool effectively from the day prior. PIC discarded items. Verification visit required within 10 days to follow-up on more effective cooling methods discussed today with facility. 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 .
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 missing wall tiles near cooking equipment making wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed broken floor tiles near 3-compartment sink.