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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 1/25/2024
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
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. - Pf. Observed food employee washing hands inside of can wash before going back to food prep. Food handlers shall only wash their hands in dedicated handwashing sinks. CDI - Employee educated and redirected to nearby hand washing sink. -2-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. No paper towels available at employee rest room. CDI - Paper towels replenished. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed a faded hand washing guidance poster at hand washing sink next to prep sink. CDI - Hand washing guidance provided to facility during inspection. -0-
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. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw pork stored over adobo sauce in walk in cooler. No physical evidence of contamination. CDI - Foods relocated for proper storage. -0-
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed multiple small containers of TCS applicable foods such as salsa roja and salsa verde cold holding between 49-51 F degrees since previous day. Ambient Temperature of unit recorded at 52 F and rising. Unit determined to be malfunctioning. CDI - All products voluntarily discarded and staff instructed to discontinue cold holding at unit until repairs are made. VR IS REQUIRED. -3- 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.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed an employee recently wash blender and place the utensil upwards with water sitting inside of the blender. CDI - Blender flipped over to allow proper air drying. -0-
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 damaged wall and floor tiles in facility. Also observed water leaking from ceiling missing its tile behind front counter/entrance of tortilleria room. Repair and install ceiling tile. -0-
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No REPEAT: 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored inside meat grinder feed tray. CDI - PIC removed cellular device and feed tray relocated to 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal food stored on top of resale items at dry goods shelving unit. CDI - Personal food removed by PIC. -0.5-