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NameEL COMALAPA
Address3422 STATESVILLE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/25/2021
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 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A), (B) and (C) (1), (4) - (16) 2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf- PIC was unable to demonstrate knowledge of safe food handling practices. CDI- Education provided on how to demonstrate knowledge and provide safe food handling practices.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager -REPEAT- Observed PIC unable to provide documentation of being certified in an ANSI accreditation food protection managers course.
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-201.11 (A), B), (C), and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge and Conditional Employees - P, Pf. - Observed PIC unable to discuss all aspects of the employee health policy. No written policy of the 2017 food code adoption required Health policy available during the inspection. CDI- Per state guidance EHS provided PIC with a new employee health policy with no point deduction to occur.
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event - Pf- Observed PIC unable to provide a written clean-up vomiting and diarrheal plan. CDI- Per state guidance EHS provided PIC with a written clean up vomiting and diarrheal event form. No point deduction to occur. However, if PIC can not provide documentation during the next inspection point deduction will occur.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 When to Wash-P- Observed employee conduct raw food prep with gloved hand and utensil without washing hands before starting RTE food prep. CDI- Before any cross contamination occurred EHS instructed PIC to have employee wash hands in between tasks. EHS observed proper hand washing after instruction was provided.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed several knives and veggie slicers stored clean according to PIC with food debris left not them. CDI- PIC moved items to utensil sink to be properly washed before next use.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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- REPEAT- Observed cut tomatoes, in prep 30 mins prior to inspection according to PIC, at 53F and attempting to cool. CDI- PIC was able to place items on a temporary TPHC 11AM-3PM to be discarded. NOTE: Permit states all cooling shall occur at the MFU commissary. Cold holding equipment on MFU shall be used to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. -REPEAT- 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - REPEAT- Observed screen door damaged, back door open, and flies throughout the MFU.
49 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 hot holding, cooking, and cold holding equipment in need of cleaning due to food debris. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-304.13 Protecting Inlet, Outlet and Hose Fitting - REPEAT- Observed waste water outlet not in use and without a cap or cover.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. -REPEAT- 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.-REPEAT- Observed stainless steal wall installed with rough groves on the edges. 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 ac/heat vent with dark dirt build up. Observed floors of hard to reach area in need of cleaning due to food and grease residue.