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NameLAS AMERICAS RESTAURANT
Address8652 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
STE 1000
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/28/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 0 Food obtained from approved source No No Yes 3-201.11 Use food from approved sources only. -P - Observed some baking ingredients without required labeling and no English labeling. Ensure all foods and ingredients such as packaged foods ingredients are from approved sources. Verification required by 12/8/17.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Observed unwashed produce over cheese in reach in refrigerator. Observed container of cooked beef stored with package of raw beef in reach in refrigerator. Observed eggs stored over flour container.CDI, foods relocated for proper storage.
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes 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 - Observed 3 deep pans of empanadas covered and from 47 to 50 degrees F in flip top prep unit that PIC stated was cooling from night before. cdi, foods voluntarily discarded by PIC.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed cheese on bread that was baked held overnight and at 66 degrees F in holding box. Time as a Public health control discussed with PIC as option or hold product at 135 degrees F and above. Observed Bunuaelo or fried "cheese balls" held outside of temperature control. TPHC discussed and handout provided. Product assessment mentioned to PIC per food code a food if a food is to be considered non TCS due to Aw or pH.
31 0.50 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 - Observed deep covered containers of empanadas cooling from night before. Repeat. CDI, food voluntarily discarded by PIC.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-602.11 Food Labels - PF - Observed baking ingredients without required labeling and no English labeling. Ensure all foods and ingredients such as packaged foods ingredients are from approved sources. Verification required by 12/8/17.
54 1 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11 Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers - C - Observed body lotion and stored on rack with food and burn cream stored over prep table.