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NamePANADERIA LA ESPIGA
Address6445 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/15/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC with a CFPM that expired on 9/11/2023. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT: 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed sanitizer at 3-compartment sink to be at 10 P.P.M. Cl. PIC states that the sanitizer was prepared in the morning. CDI - PIC discarded solution and remade fresh sanitizer registering at 50 P.P.M. -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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed an excessive quantity of fruit flies at mop sink area and several large flies present throughout the facility. PIC demonstrated invoice from 10/24/23 Cleggs Termite & Pest Control treatment services. It is recommend that the facility increases treatment services to achieve abatement of pests. Points escalated due to severely of violation. -1-
40 1 Personal cleanliness No 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. PIC advised that the employees work the front and bakery. EHS discussed about requirement of hair restraints during food preparation. -1-
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths on food prep surfaces. Also observed wiping cloths held in sanitizer solution of 0 P.P.M. Cl. CDI - Solution discarded. Wiping cloths removed from prep surfaces. -0.5-
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 and floor tiles inside of employee restroom. 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 water pooling on floor along walls at back can wash area. -0-