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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 8/16/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 slight food debris on blades of meat band saw. Equipment not used today. CDI - Food employee disassembled and thoroughly W/R/S the equipment during today’s inspection. -0- 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.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed several foods cold holding above 41 F inside of display case. Refer to temperature chart. Food employee present stated that the foods were placed into the case an hour prior to inspection. CDI - All foods were relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. -1.5-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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 several boxes and crates of foods stored on walk-in cooler floor. -0-
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being held in sanitizer solution of 0 P.P.M. Chlorine. CDI - Sanitizer discarded and replenished with new solution reading at 100 P.P.M. Points scaled back due to observed improvement. -0.5-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 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 2x heavily scored cutting boards during inspection. CDI - Equipment removed. PIC to order replacements. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed split gasket on door of protein walk in cooler. Also observed slow leaking under walk-in freezer condenser lines. Repair. -0.5-
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes No REPEAT: 4-601.11(C) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on non food contact surfaces of meat band saw and meat grinder. Equipment not used today. CDI - Food employee disassembled and thoroughly W/R/S the equipment during inspection. -1-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT: 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 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 2x ceiling tiles peeling in prep room. Observed damaged wall tiles and floor tiles inside of meat prep room. Repair. -1- 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. Observed black build up on prep room ceiling next to vent. -1-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phones stored on prep counter with packaged meats and on heat seal table. CDI - PIC removed devices. -0-