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NamePANADERIA LA ESPIGA
Address6445 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT: 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed wiping cloths stored inside hand sink. CDI - Wiping cloths removed. -2-
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed freshly made sanitizer at 3-compartment sink to be at 10 P.P.M. Cl. No active dish washing occurring during inspection. CDI - PIC added more chlorine and sanitizer registered at 50 P.P.M. -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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. Observed diced chicken and refried beans held past 7 day requirement (7/2/23) and no date marking on deli ham at prep unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all foods. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed packet of hand washing soap stored on container of blueberry sprinkles at dry goods area and residential pesticide stored with bakery items on shelving. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Chemicals removed. 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 multiple containers of pesticide in facility by mop sink and at bakery shelving unit. Pesticide was not approved for food service use. CDI - Pesticide was removed from facility. -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 fruit flies at mop sink area. EHS and PIC discussed about contacting PCO. -0-
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes Yes No REPEAT: 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two food employees inside kitchen without hair restraints. CDI - Employees put on hair nets. -0.5-
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. - P. Observed backflow device on mop sink in disrepair. repair or replace to provide for proper back flow device. -1- ***VR IS REQUIRED***
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 being used as entrance floor mats at rear door. -0-
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No REPEAT: 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 employee food co-mingling with retail foods inside deli reach-in unit. Also observed open employee drinks stored on prep counter while bakery items were being prepared. CDI - PIC relocated employee foods and beverages. -1-