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NameEL COMALAPA
Address3422 STATESVILLE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/17/2018
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.- REPEAT- Observed PIC without a certification in a food protection managers course. Work towards certification.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P- Observed PIC handle money and don gloves without a hand wash. Also observed PIC handle raw pork without a hand wash before returning to RTE food prep. CDI- EHS explained to PIC when hand washing is needed. After instruction EHS observed proper hand washing.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed PIC handle raw pork with a gloved hand and then grab RTE onions with the same gloved hand. This action resulted in cross contamination of raw food to RTE foods. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the RTE onion. Education was provided on when a glove change is needed and when hand washing shall occur.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P- Observed cheese, diced tomatoes, cut lettuce, and salsa all above 45F, see temp chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. Unit is functioning at 38F. Item in the flip is stored to high out of the unit to be kept cold.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed several containers of sanitizer without a label. CDI- PIC labeled the items.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - REPEAT- Observed dead bugs inside of the light shield above food prep areas. Remove. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed several flies throughout the unit.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cooking, hot holding, and cold holding equipment in need of cleaning do to food debris and grease residue.
48 1 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf- Observed unit operating without hot water. PIC was able to obtain hot water by the end of inspection.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. - REPEAT-Observed chipping paint and exposed wood (absorbent) throughout the units floors and walls.