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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address14601 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/20/2018
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shelled eggs stored directly above french fries. CDI products properly rearranged. REPEAT VIOLATION.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No Yes 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 45F. -P Observed large container of beef and two large containers of pork prepared in previous days in walk-in cooler above 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI all products voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed pork and peppers in hot holding below 135F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI products reheated above 165F. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed queso and steak in flip top cooler above 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI product reduced in pan, portion of product out of temp placed in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bottle of degreaser not labeled. CDI bottle labeled.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 beef and two containers of pork cooling in large plastic containers. EHS recommends seperating products in to shallow metal pans and place in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool; remove product and place in walk-in cooler before product cools. Use thermometer to insure product is cooling below 45F within 6 hours of beginning of cooling process. CDI all product was voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed multiple containers of dry goods such as sugar, salt, cinnamon, flour, etc not labeled.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-304.13 Linens and Napkins, Use Limitations - C Observed tortilla mix stored with linen covering product.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several containers stacked wet.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cabinet countertop broken all the way through top of surface beside walk-in cooler. Observed several split gaskets. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed multiple utensils heavily melted and in disrepair.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed nonfood contact surfaces throughout facility collecting food and grease debris; gaskets, handles of equipment, top of microwave, thermometer handle.