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NameMESTIZO CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN CUISINE
Address121 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/8/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener spike with buildup, in need of cleaning. CDI- can opener washed/rinsed/sanitized during inspection. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at dish machine registering 0ppm chlorine to begin inspection. EHS observed that large bottle hooked to machine of chlorine sanitizer was empty, no chemical pulling into dish machine. PIC stated chlorine has been ordered, should arrive in facility today. CDI- PIC set up machine with small bottle of bleach until chlorine sanitizer arrives, EHS confirmed machine is sanitizing between 50-100ppm chlorine after the temporary fix. EHS will conduct compliance visit to ensure dish machine is properly sanitizing. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed minor pink buildup on interior white baffle wall of ice machine.
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 chemical bottle near dish machine with no label. CDI- bottle labeled as bleach.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed large piece of beef that had finished thawing, sitting in stagnant water in the prep sink. CDI- meat moved to walk in cooler. EHS discussed proper thawing methods, moving product to walk in when thawing is completed.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door unable to fully seal from outside, potential for pest entry.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed stacks of plastic/metal containers wet stacked. REPEAT.
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 small salsa cooler not in use during inspection, plugged in and holding around 50F. Repair or remove cooler.
49 0.50 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 shelving in the walk in cooler with buildup, specifically on undersides of plastic shelving in cooler.