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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address14601 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/12/2019
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed raw chicken and raw bacon stored on top of cooked steak in the walk in cooler. CDI - items were rearranged correctly. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. - Observed several items stored uncovered in the walk in cooler (items were not in the cooling process).
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat violation 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 41F. -P - Observed a container of rice in the walk in cooler at 117F at 1:50 PM. PIC stated it was placed in the walk in cooler after cooking at 11 AM. CDI - rice was discarded; explained proper cooling time/temperature requirements.
20 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 ham, hot dogs, cheese and lettuce above 41F. CDI - items were placed in the walk in cooler to cool; see temperature chart.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat violation 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 steak cooling on the shelf beside the walk in cooler. CDI - the container was moved to the walk in cooler to cool.
33 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No Repeat violation 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. - Observed chicharron thawing on a shelf under the grill. CDI - explained proper thawing methods; item was placed in the prep sink to thaw under cold running water.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No General comment 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed flies present in the kitchen. Ensure all doors stay closed to prevent entry.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No General comment 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. - Observed the walk in cooler fan leaking on a box of queso fresco. CDI - a bucket was placed under the fan to catch the water until the leak can be repaired.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No General comment 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed on the walk in cooler shelves and on the outside of equipment.