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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 12/21/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed container of raw cecina (beef) stored over ready to eat salsa verde inside of the lowboy unit. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Education provided and storage order corrected to prevent cross contamination. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. - P. Observed food employee double gloved, only remove one set of gloves and don new gloves over old ones while transitioning into another task. CDI - Employee educated, discarded all gloves, hand washed and donned new gloves. -0-
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed plastic containers with sticker adhesive residue and vegetable slicer with dried food debris, stored as clean. CDI - All utensils relocated to 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -3- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg, How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY, and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.
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 multiple TCS date mark applicable foods such as: Chicharron, salsa de arbol, chicken flautas, salsa verde and cooked ribs held past 7 day requirement and with out date marking inside of the lowboy and walk-in cooler units. CDI - PIC and employees present educated on requirements for date marking and all products voluntarily discarded. -1.5- 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.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. - Pf. Observed two dented cans of corn stored with intact goods on shelving unit. CDI - Cans removed by PIC. -0-
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers present on avocados stored inside of prep top I. CDI - Avocados removed to be washed. -0.5-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box containing single service hinge lids and containers stored directly on the floor. CDI - PIC removed from floor. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged seals at reach-in unit. Repair. No points deducted due to improvement since previous inspection. -0-
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures. - Pf. Observed insufficient water pressure at hand washing sinks inside of male and female restrooms. 3-comp, prep sinks and all hand washing fixtures inside of permitted facility are providing adequate water pressure and are in good repair. PIC has contacted a licensed plumbing specialist to assess the issue. VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED. -0.5-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT: 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed heavily damaged door leading into dry goods storage room and gap around edges of same door frame. Repair. -0.5-