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NamePANADERIA LA ESPIGA
Address6445 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/22/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink cup with lid sitting on prep unit cutting board. CDI - Cup was moved to area that would not have the potential for contamination.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding - Oberved TCS foods (tamalis(chicken/pork) in walk in cooler between 445-46 degrees F. CDI, Items were moved to other cold holding units in the establishment and were dropping in temperature prior to end of inspection. Owner was called to have repairs made on unit. Ensure TCS foods maintained at 41 degrees F and below. Repeat. Risk Control Plan may be necessary if out of compliance next inspection. See temperature observation chart.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed container of pesticide in facility by mop sink. Pesticide was not approved for food service use. CDI - Pesticide was removed from facility.
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed thermometers missing in prep unit and low boy cooler. Provide thermometers for all cold holding units and place in the warmest part of the unit.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies in kitchen. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door with gap underneath.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed bowls and storage containers wet nested on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1 light not functioning under hood.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Backflow device on mop sink was in disrepair. repair or replace to provide for proper back flow device.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. No covered trash can in the unisex employee restroom.
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 trash around dumpster.
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 floors under oven and mixer.