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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address14601 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/26/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No General Comment: 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for these types of events. Provided handout to PIC. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety CDI - Provided the PIC with poster. Ensure this is posted and educate and discuss with you employees.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at the prep table. -REPEAT- CDI - PIC rearranged the foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken at the front service hot holding at 116F. CDI - PIC reheated the chicken to 165F.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed salad in the reach in cooler prepped yesterday and not date marked. CDI - PIC date marked the product.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed bread stored directly on the cooler shelf. CDI - Bread was placed back into the package.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice.
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 utensils stored in a clean container but contained water at the bottom of the container. Allow all clean equipment and utensils to air dry before storing.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 gaskets on all refrigeration units in need of cleaning, accumulating food debris.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls throughout and behind equipment in need of cleaning.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed cell phones and personal belongings, purses and jackets stored on dry food shelving.