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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 8/23/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed a plastic container stored inside of the hand washing sink at the tortilleria area. CDI - Plastic container removed and employees instructed not to put items inside hand washing sink. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed raw beef with temperatures of 45 F at display case. PIC stated that the raw beef was prepared and placed into the unit moments prior to EHS arrival. All other products observed to be < 41 F. CDI - PIC relocated raw beef to walk-in cooler to cool down.***No escalation in points due to significant improvement since previous inspection. -1.5- 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.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. Observed ham with out date marking inside of the walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded ham. -0- 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. - P. Observed spray bottles of anti fog and glass cleaner chemicals stored over prep sink in kitchen and containers of hand sanitizer stored over single service items and drinks on top shelving unit in hall way. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - All chemicals relocated to designated area. -1-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies present in the kitchen. -0-
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service aluminum lids faced upwards on shelving unit below display case. CDI - Lids inverted to prevent contamination. -0.5-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed litter around grease trap receptacle back of facility. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone, purse and a set of keys stored with and over foods for consumer at shelving unit right of walk-in cooler. -0-