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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address5661 FARM POND LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/17/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Salsa cooling since last night and still at 80F. CDI - Discarded.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Baked chicken on hot bar holding below 135F. CDI - Reheated to 165F+. Improvement noted from last inspection.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Lettuce, tomatoes, and queso cheese holding above 45F in flip top; salsa, beans, and chicken holding above 45F in reach in cooler 2. CDI - Out of temp items in flip top relocated to reach in cooler fro rapid cool down; items in reach in cooler 2 overnight were discarded and all others relocated to produce cooler holding at 37F. VR - Will return to verify repair of reach in cooler.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Salsa cooling in 5 gallon bucket and covered with tin foil. CDI - Discarded due to cooling time violation (see number 18). Discussed proper cooling methods with staff.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Back door held open to vent heat from portable AC unit. CDI - Door closed. Observed a few sugar ants. Continue working with pest control service provider to eliminate pests. Improvement noted from last inspection.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. A few wet stacked food pans. Separate to allow air drying.