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NameLA UNICA SUPERCENTER MEAT MARKET
Address5323 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/4/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 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) Permit holder shall require food employees to report to the PIC information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. -P For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed food employee not knowledgeable of reportable illnesses. CDI, updated employee health policy agreement emailed to PIC.
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed a food employee turn faucet off with their bare hands and then proceed to handle clean single-service disposable towel. CDI, employee rehashed hands.
15 1.50 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 For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed containers of raw beef stored in direct contact of RTE chichiron. Observed container of raw chicken touching and in direct contact of container of raw beef. CDI, Foods rearranged and removed to separate items and prevent cross contamination.
16 1.50 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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed slicer and meat grinder stored as clean but soiled with food residues on back of blade. CDI, guard removed and employees cleaned during inspection.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P - Observed sanitizer greater than 100ppm as registered on test kit at 3 compartment sink. CDI, sanitizer diluted to required concentration.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. - REPEAT - Observed raw fish stored in direct contact with undrained ice. PIC stated these items are not received immersed in ice. Do not place raw fish in direct contact with ice. Place a barrier between the fish and ice. Repeat.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored around waist of food employees and in prep room.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed single-service containers used as scoops for marinade.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No Yes 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf. Observed black no food grade containers used to store raw beef in direct contact after removal from commercial packaging. Use food grade liner or ensure that items stored in container is in a food grade cleanable container. PIC stated they were going to replace storage containers with food grade constrained. Vr needed.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. - REPEAT - Wall and baseboard damage observed near door of walk in freezer on left side. Observed peeling ceiling tile covering in prep area. Requires repair. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.- REPEAT - Observed buildup of dirty ice on floor of walk in freezer and buildup on hood vents. Requires cleaning.