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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address5661 FARM POND LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/20/2018
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at handsink in kitchen. CDI - PIC placed pump soap at handsink until dispenser refilled. -1-
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked chicken wings at 124F, eggs at 119F and hot dogs with eggs at 127F in steam table at front counter. CDI - PIC placed foods temporarily on time and put in service request for steam table today. REPEAT -3-
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed milk stored at room temperature that is not on a TPHC procedure. CDI - PIC stated milk was on counter this morning for one customer order. CDI - PIC cooled milk in reach in cooler. REPEAT -0- Points not escalated today as the condition was improved.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Observed cooked jamaica drink cooling on prep counter at 94F. CDI - PIC placed in reach in to cool. Observed cut lettuce cooling from this morning in flip top at front counter at 55F. CDI - PIC advised to cool foods in larger pieces of equipment. REPEAT -1- This is the second full point violation for this item. Further non-compliance may result in a risk control plan or permit action.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed tripe thawing under running water at 87F. -0-
36 0 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 on rear exit not closing at beginning of inspection. -0-
41 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 87F. REPEAT -1-
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed cup lips exposed at front counter coffee station. -0-
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at faucet of prep sink used for thawing tripe. Leak covered by clean wiping cloth at beginning of inspection. -0-