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NameMESTIZO CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN CUISINE
Address121 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/26/2022
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
General Comments*Outside storage area is not approved for storage of single service articles or food (freezer) because it is not of sound construction to prevent environmental contamination; Approval from MCHD EH is necessary prior to adding storage space/areas. Please relocate items in this area including freezer. Only chemicals and tools or unused equipment may be stored in this area. Please call for more information or with questions. **For regrade please call 980-314-1620 to request a re-evaluation

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No Yes 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection -Pf Observed PIC w/ food safety class certificate, but numerous priority violations; no active managerial control observed
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated. -P Observed line prep cook use uncleaned/not sanitized thermometer to check final cook temp. CDI: EHS provided education and food was still on the grill and cooked beyond 165F for safety.
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed no letters of guarantee from supplier, Cisco, on site. CDI: PC placed to Cisco rep. who emailed letter during inspection.
15 1.50 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 Observed raw fish stored on top of sangria; CDI: fish removed (no observable sign of contamination observed); Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above numerous ready-to-eat items; CDI: tomatoes relocated to below these items For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed bottle of pre-made quat sanitizer at 0 ppm concentration (was purchased a couple months ago according to PIC - may be ineffective due to age of product); CDI: EHS educated & assisted in making chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm. Sanitizer was not being actively employed to sanitize during inspection, therefore 0 points assessed. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
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 pans of cooked chicken & vegetables stored below cook line at temperatures <135F; CDI: items voluntarily discarded.
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 all items in large prep/flip top unit >41F; CDI: all items voluntarily discarded except cooked chicken which was cooled to 41F in walk-in (product was placed in the unit <4hours prior to inspection) For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed numerous items prepared on 04/24 which were not date labeled; CDI: EHS allowed PIC to label these products because of the certainty of prep date 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 sauce kept past 7-day date label; CDI: items voluntarily discarded; however compliance visit will be made to ensure long-term compliance is achieved. Repeat violation For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer with no label (at wait station used for cleaning tables); CDI; item labeled correctly 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed medications stored above food prep line and various chemicals in back storage room stored in same container with foods; CDI: all items removed and stored away from foods
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed thawed fish (PIC stated fish had been thawed under running water) that had not been removed from packaging; CDI: EHS provided education and fish removed from packaging
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed numerous containers of spices, oatmeal, flour without labels.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food on the floor in walk-in and cans of tomato soup on the ground at outside storage* area. CDI: Items relocated properly. Repeat. *see also comments regarding unapproved outside storage area
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food prep personnel with jewelry on wrists. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food prep personnel with no hair restraints while preparing food.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed containers stored as clean, tightly stacked 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (and at least 6 inches above the floor). Observed food debris/splash on clean plates at prep line; observed utensils and miscellaneous items stored in containers in need of cleaning
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service article stored in an unapproved outside storage area* exposed to environmental contamination. *See also more information regarding unapproved outside storage area in general comments section
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, Observed rusted bolts in ice machine; must replace w/ corrosion resistant items; also, caulking and other seaming material around sinks must be smooth/easily cleanable and constructed of corrosion-resistant materials
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed pre-made quat sanitizer in bottle, but no test kit for this type of sanitizer. CDI; Quat discarded and EHS & PIC correctly made chlorine sanitizer (test strips were available).
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.  4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of grease and food debris on surfaces such as storage containers, cooking equipment, under and around fryer and prep area in need of cleaning
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Install backflow or back siphonage prevention device between hose and faucet when allowing continual water flow/pressure w/ pistol grip hose nozzle. -P Observed this scenario as described; CDI: EHS turned water off and provided education; compliance visit will be conducted to ensure back flow prevention device is installed and or hose removed/water turned off - long term compliance achieved
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed flooring and vent covers in need of cleaning particularly under equipment and in dry storage rooms.