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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 10/4/2021
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-201.11 (A), B), (C), and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge and Conditional Employees Observed written employee health policy in facility without the new “Big 6” reportable foodborne illnesses. CDI-ES educated PIC on the Big 6 and provided PIC updated Food Employee Reporting Agreement with the above mentioned update. Please review with all staff members and ES recommends all employees sign the agreement form and maintain copies in the facility that are accessible to all employees.
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event Observed no written vomit and diarrhea clean-up procedures in facility. ES educated PIC on the importance of properly responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in their establishment. CDI- ES provided PIC with a vomit and diarrhea clean-up plan.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shelled eggs stored above vegetables and salsa in walk-in cooler Observed raw breaded chicken stored directly above multiple containers of raw beef in walk-in cooler. CDI-PIC properly stored each item. Facility has been provided with storage posters and they have labeled each shelf to indicate what food items shall onto to the shelf. ES recommends routine training for all food employees. ES educated employees during visit on proper storage order. Repeat.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed mounted can opener with visible soil build. CDI-PIC removed can opener to be cleaned and sanitized. ES recommended if the equipment cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly they should purchase a new one.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced Mexican cheese, raw breaded chicken and raw breaded beef cold holding in prep unit above 41F. CDI-Per food employee, food items were prepared and placed in unit at 12:30. CDI-ES allowed facility to quickly cool food items to 41F or below. ES observed all food items reach proper temperature before being returned to properly working prep unit. ES elected not to take full points do to different observation, but if cold holding violations continue additional action will be needed. REPEAT
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed two products of peroxide used for cleaning stored on shelf along with food items and food contact surfaces. CDI-Products moved to avoid contamination. ES and PIC discussed areas to store these particular items. Repeat 7-207.11 Restriction and Storage - Medicines Observed employee medicine bottles and containers stored with food items and single-use articles. CDI-Items moved to back employee area. Store labeled medications away from food, utensils, linens, equipment, single-service and single-use articles.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two plastic bins filled with produce stored on floor at grill area. CDI-Items washed and moved to WIC for storage.
40 0 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 one food employee working with food with a bracelet on.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both outside dumpsters with side doors open. Observed 1 of 2 outside dumpsters missing lid. Replace missing lid.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed light bulbs attached to tortilla oven ventilation system shielded or provided with shatter-resistant bulbs. Install shields over lights or install shatter-resistant light bulbs.