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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 7/20/2018
Final Score @ Grade
89.50 B
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Did not observe a certified food protection manager present during the inspection. MAke sure to have one at all times. No observó a un gerente certificado de protección de alimentos presente durante la inspección. Asegúrese de tener uno en todo momento.
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee water bottle being stored on food preparation surface without a lid and food stored there as well. CDI Drink was located to bottom shelf. REPEAT. La botella de agua del empleado que se observa se almacena en la superficie de preparación de alimentos sin tapa y los alimentos se almacenan allí también. CDI Drink se ubicó en el estante inferior. REPETIR
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(C ) Minimize bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in ready-to-eat form. -Pf Observed food employee cutting potatos and onions at time of inspection. Items were to be cooked but not immediately. CDI Items were cooked to 165 degrees. Make sure food employees wear gloves when touching food. Empleado de comida observado que corta los potatos y las cebollas en el momento de la inspección. Los artículos debían ser cocinados pero no de inmediato. Los artículos de CDI se cocinaron a 165 grados. Asegúrese de que los empleados de alimentos usen guantes cuando tocan
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw pork, steak, and chicken being stored above corn, queso and and cooked meat. CDI Items were relocated to top shelf. REPEAT Reviewed storage chart (spanish copy with PIC). Observado cerdo crudo, bistec y pollo que se almacena sobre el maíz, el queso y la carne cocida. Los artículos de CDI se reubicaron en el estante superior. REPETIR el cuadro de almacenamiento revisado (copia en español con PIC).
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No 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 corn, chicken franks in walk in cooler without a date marking. CDI PIC had items date marked; stated was open last night. However if seen in future points will be deducted and discard product. *Please have system in place; date mark for either dispose date or preparation date.*Maíz observado, franks de pollo en una nevera portátil sin marca de fecha. CDI PIC tenía elementos con fecha marcada; declaró que estaba abierto anoche. Sin embargo, si se ve en puntos futuros, se deducirá y descartará el producto. * Por favor tenga el sistema en su lugar; marca de fecha para la fecha de eliminación o la fecha de preparación. *
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed chemical bottles being stored above shelving of single service and along. CDI Bottles relocated. Las botellas químicas observadas se almacenan encima de la estantería de un solo servicio y a lo largo. CDI Botes reubicados.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No 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 one pan of beans tightly covered in a large metal pan cooling in walk in cooler. CDI Beans were uncovered and ice added for rapid cool down. REPEAT Points not escalated for one item, if seen in future full points will be deducted.Observó una sartén de frijoles bien tapada en una olla grande de metal que se enfriaba en la nevera. Los frijoles CDI fueron descubiertos y se agregó hielo para enfriar rápidamente. REPETIR Los puntos no escalados para un elemento, si se ven en puntos completos futuros serán deducidos.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods; in fridge, cooking process, microwave or under running water where water does not rise above 70 and product not above 45 degrees. Observed food establishment thawing meat in sink. CDI Product was placed under running water to be cooked right away. Use métodos de descongelación aprobados; en el refrigerador, en el proceso de cocción, en el microondas o debajo del agua corriente, donde el agua no supera los 70 grados y el producto no supera los 45 grados. Establecimiento de comida observado que descongela la carne en el fregadero. El producto CDI se colocó bajo agua corriente para cocinarlo de inmediato.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No 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 flour on the floor in tortilla area. CDI Item was relocated. Almacene los alimentos en un lugar limpio y seco, sin exponerlos a la contaminación. Mantenga al menos 6 pulgadas sobre el piso. Harina observada en el piso en el área de tortilla. El ítem CDI fue reubicado.
38 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. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one employee not wearing a hair restraint. Observed employee wearing bracelet while performing food preparation. Make sure to wear hair restraint and no jewelry other than a plain ring. Observado a un empleado que no usa un sistema de sujeción para el cabello. Empleado observado usando pulsera mientras realiza la preparación de alimentos. Asegúrese de usar protección para el cabello y joyas que no sean un anillo liso.
43 1 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No Yes No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service in back room on floor. Make sure to store at least 6 incehs off ground. REPEAT. Servicio único observado en la habitación de atrás en el piso. Asegúrese de almacenar al menos 6 incehs del suelo. REPETIR
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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 ceiling tiles in dry storage with water damage. Make sure to replace. REPEAT Low risk points not increased. Tejas del techo observadas en almacenamiento en seco con daños por agua. Asegúrate de reemplazar. REPETIR Los puntos de bajo riesgo no aumentaron.