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NameEL COMALAPA
Address3422 STATESVILLE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsInspection conducted in parking lot of Padilla Auto Service Mechanic Shop 3008 Gibbon Rd. MFU operating 7 days a week Mon - Sun 10am - 9pm. Will update in IMS.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 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- EHS provided PIC with a written copy and poster.
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed bottled employee drinks half empty stored with customer beverages. CDI: stored properly and relocated.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. Observed raw chorizo inside pre unit stored above cooked lengua. Observed raw shell eggs stored in reach-in cooler above other ready to eat foods including salsa and pupusa filling. CDI: storage order was corrected.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded lettuce in prep cooler 49F and shredded cabbage stored inside reach-in cooler at 60F. CDI- voluntary discard by PIC 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://youtube/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtube/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 . Observed foods inside prep cooler and reach-in cooler including cooked lengua, pork, salsa verde and rojo, cheese and bean filling, and pork and cheese filling that were made yesterday without a date mark. CDI: proper dates placed on products.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed labels missing from bin of flour, seasoning, salt, and squeeze bottle of oil.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No Repeat: 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed unit doors and windows open without screen upon arrival. Keep doors and windows closed or screened.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees handling food without hair restraints.