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NameLA UNICA SUPERCENTER PRODUCE AND JUICE BAR
Address5323 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/15/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsInspection conducted with EHS Jonathan Clay-Hanson and PIC Daniel Silva present.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-102.11 (C) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. - Pf. Observed PIC and food employee not able to properly demonstrate knowledge of all 6 foodborne diseases. Outdated guidance was posted throughout. CDI - EHS educated PIC on foodborne disease prevention and provided additional information posters and advised to review with all employees. -1-
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. Observed case of raw shelled eggs stored over packaged fresh cheese, whole watermelons, cactus and sacks of potatos on shelving unit inside of dairy/produce the walk-in cooler. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - PIC removed eggs to prevent cross-contamination. -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed unidentifiable chemical spray bottles. PIC confirmed agents as windex and degreaser. CDI - Spray bottles labeled. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed spray bottle containing windex stored on prep counter along side foods. CDI - Spray bottle removed. -1-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flies present at juice bar during inspection. Recommend intervention from PCO. -0-
39 0 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 case of corn stored directly on floor inside of the walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC relocated case to shelving unit. -0-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed heavily soiled wiping cloth on prep table. -0-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed food debris on knife stored at ledge of prep top. Utensil had not been used for today’s services. CDI - Knife removed to be W/R/S. -0-
45 0.50 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 packaged single service trays used for produce stored inside of can wash. CDI - PIC removed to dry storage area. 4-903.11(C) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed small single service to-go containers faced up under prep table shelving space. CDI - Containers inverted. -0.5-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed broken down cardboard boxes left on floor outside at back dock station. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed facility’s sliding door left open. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 heavy damage to door frame at dairy/produce walk-in cooler. 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. Observed black build-up on ceiling and walls inside of dairy/produce walk-in cooler, most notably at condenser vents. Also observed cleaning needed on floors inside of dairy/produce WI cooler. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal foods stored with and above retail foods inside of the dairy/produce walk-in cooler. CDI - Personal foods voluntarily discarded by PIC. -0-