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NameEL COMALAPA
Address3422 STATESVILLE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 3008 Gibbon RD, Charlotte, NC in parking lot of Padilla Auto Service.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed multiple metal and plastic dished stored in and on top of hand sink at beginning of inspection. CDI-PIC moved all items from hand sink.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed papusas and tortillas stored in direct contact with cloth rags. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded papusas and tortillas.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer with concentration of 0ppm. CDI-PIC added more bleach and concentration was 100ppm. 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 4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Observed employee wash and rinse knives but did not sanitize. CDI-PIC washed, rinsed, and properly sanitized knives after making and testing sanitizing solution in right basin of 3 comp sink. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed single serve salsa verde cups above 41F, see temperature chart. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded salsas. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed several knives stored between wall and prep unit that is not sanitized. CDI-PIC removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized knives.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employees medication stored in refrigerator above foods used for operation. CDI-PIC put medications on bottom shelf away from foods for operation.