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NameEL COMALAPA
Address3422 STATESVILLE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/30/2021
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 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 unable to provide documentation of being certified in a food protection managers course.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed bean and cheese pupusas stored with wet rags on them. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the food items.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P- Observed bean and cheese pupusas at 67F in the low boy cooler. 60 mins after the first temp items were still 67F. No cooling occurred. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. NOTE: Permit states no cooling shall occur at the commissary. Cold holding equipment shall only be used to keep cold foods cold.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No Yes Yes 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf -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- REPEAT- Observed red salsa, green salsa, ground pork, beef tongue, motza cheese and cut cabbage all without dates. PIC voluntarily discarded the items. A VR will occur no later than 8/8/21 to ensure all TCS foods are being properly date marked. PIC was informed a RCP may be encouraged for MFU to implement along with permit action to occur if the violation occurs again during a visit or inspection.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed bean and cheese pupusas not meet a proper cooling parameter from ambient cooling. Items were covered with wet cloth and in low boy cooler. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. EHS informed PIC how to properly cool foods at the commissary and permit action may occur if the violation occurs again since permit states no cooling shall occur on the MFU.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed in use oil and water squeeze bottles not labeled. Observed in use metal shaker without a label.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed screen door broken and in need of repair. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed flies throughout the Mfu.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-304.13 Protecting Inlet, Outlet and Hose Fitting - Observed waste water outlet not in use and not protected.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 ac condenser and vent in need of repair due to minor damage. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.- Observed stainless steal wall installed with rough groves on the edges.