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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 2/27/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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. Observed several stainless steel strainers stored as clean with visible food debris present. Also observed blender with visible food debris inside. Per PIC and staff present, the blender has not been used for today’s services. Utensils should be thoroughly cleaned at 3-compartment sink before being stored when not in use. CDI - PIC moved all utensils to 3-compartment sink located in the produce preparation room behind the produce WIC to be cleaned. ***Ensure all dishes are washed at this 3 compartment sink and not at 2 compartment sink in produce stand. -1.5- 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.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P. Observed small prep unit unable to maintain products < 41 F. Also observed several TCS applicable foods (cut fruit cups) registering between 43-45 F degrees inside display case since previous day. Refer to temperature observation chart. CDI - All TCS applicable foods voluntarily discarded and work order for repairs to prep unit submitted by PIC. Staff instructed to discontinue use of refrigeration until it is repaired and maintaining < 41 F degrees. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed three spray bottles containing cleaning agents and one bottle of bleach stored above and alongside foods inside of the produce walk-in cooler. PIC advised that the items below and surrounding are not for resale and are being prepared for discard. EHS educated PIC and staff about designating storage for chemicals away from foods and foodservice items. CDI - All chemical cleaning agents removed. -2-
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed uncovered waste receptacles inside the female restroom. -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 damaged walls adjacent to door inside of the produce walk-in cooler. Repair. -0-