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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address14601 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/11/2023
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
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed nopales, hot dogs, sliced ham, sliced tomatoes, and cotija cheese in flip top cooler holding at temperatures between 43F and 52F. Flip top coolers were left open near hot holding steam table. CDI - Lids were closed on flip top coolers to allow items to cool. Items cooled to or near to 41F by end of inspection. PIC has been advised to conduct frequent temperature checks and to maintain flip top cooler lids closed when not in use. -REPEAT- -3 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed bleach sanitizer at three compartment sink to be in excess of 200ppm. CDI - PIC drained sink and added water. Bleach sanitizer was measured to be at 100ppm. -1 point-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed house flies in dry storage area. -0 points-
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 employees preparing food while wearing wrist watches. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. -0.5 points-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed avocados stored in flip top cooler. Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use making sure to remove produce stickers and sticker residues. -0 points-