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NameLA UNICA SUPERCENTER TAQUERIA/BAKERY/TORTILLERIA
Address5323 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/10/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed pork fat that had been made in the meat market and stored at room temperature- cdi product discarded. This product must be refrigerated after cooking and date marked as required.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 Observed 3 pots of chicken, 2 were 2 days old and the other an unknown time- cdi 2 pots back dated and the other discarded. Observed soup with no date- cdi back dated to correct. Pork fat had no date on container- cdi discarded. 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 Beans were made on the 1st of the month- cdi discarded.
36 2 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed many pests in facility today.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed dried orange rings in an open bag in the back.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed scoops with no handles stored in food- use a scoop with a handle so the handle can be stored up, out of the food.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Build up on bakers buckets in the walk in cooler and remove old date stickers from containers before washing them.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Peeling paint on the walls in the walk in cooler. Gaps on walls at the steam tables, around pipe, etc. where pests can hide. Gaps still present at sinks.