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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address5661 FARM POND LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/5/2018
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification at beginning of inspection. -2-
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsink near back door at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser. -1-
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw carnitas stored above RTE carnitas in reach in . CDI - PIC reversed storage order. -1.5- 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed open bag of breader/flour not securely wrapped.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in 3-comp sink at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC put in bleach to 200 ppm chlorine concentration and sanitized containers cleaned this morning. -1.5-
17 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed foods reheated to below 135F placed in service prior to beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC reheated all these foods to above 135F. -1.5-
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-602.11 Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -Pf Observed no labels on grab and go packages of bread packaged on -site stored above hot serving line. PIC decided to take the breads out of customer self service area today. -0-
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested pans on drying shelf. Pyramid stacking demonstrated after items properly sanitized. -.5-
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed buildup and debris inside storage bins in dining room area for condiments and eating utensils. -.5-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gasket on reach in cooler. -0-
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trash bin at serving line handsink. -0-