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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address5661 FARM POND LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P - Observed employee use wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket to clean surfaces with gloved hands, return wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket, and begin prepping food without changing gloves and washing hands. - CDI - Education provided. Employee removed gloved, washed hands properly, and donned new gloves before continuing to engage in food prep.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & 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 41F. - P - Observed chorizo with potatoes cooling at an inadequate rate (.24F/min) to meet required cooling parameters. Product was stored in a large, deep, plastic, covered container in the WIC (see violation #33). - CDI - PIC reheated product to above 165 and began cooling process over (see temperature chart). 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed on unlabeled spray bottle of orange chemical identified as degreaser by PIC. - CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle ‘degreaser.’
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 - REPEAT - Observed chorizo with potatoes cooling in large, deep, covered, plastic container in WIC. - CDI - Product moved to WIF and uncovered to quickly cool. EHS recommends utilizing WIF for cooling purposes moving forward. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT - Observed clean dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed large amounts of ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer and around door of walk-in freezer. EHS recommends contacting refrigeration technician to assess unit for any leaks.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed damaged floor tiles and peeling paint on walls throughout facility. Repair all damaged/peeling areas.
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 personal small backpack stored on top of flip top prep unit near cash register. Do not store personal belongings in food prep areas. - CDI - PIC moved backpack off prep unit.