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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address14601 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/9/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee drinks stored on food prep surfaces and shelving with dry goods. Designate an area for the storage of employee food away from equipment, food, and utensils. -0.5 points-
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed containers of shredded lettuce and flautas in walk in cooler stored without coverings or wrappings. -0 points-
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 pastor and chorizo in walk in cooler holding at 44F. Observed cheese, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes holding between 43F and 45F in flip top cooler. CDI - Pastor and chorizo were uncovered to rapidly cool to 41F or less. Flip top lids were closed to allow items to cool. PIC has been advised to keep flip top lids closed when not in use. -1.5 points- 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 cooked cochinita (pork) with a date mark of 4/25/2023 in walk in cooler. CDI - Item was discarded. -1.5 points- 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P Observed container of hydrogen peroxide stored on shelving with canned tomato sauce and bottles of Tajin. CDI - Hydrogen peroxide was discarded. -0 points-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at flip top. -0 points-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of metal pans on drying rack. -0 points-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single use condiment cups used as scoops in dry goods. -0 points-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer unable to maintain freezing temperatures. Walk in freezer was maintaining food at approximately 34F. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
49 1 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 shelving in establishment with heavy food debris, residues, and splash. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -REPEAT- -1 point-