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NameLA ROMERO MARKET
Address6301 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/13/2019
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C PIC and food employees has not attended the certified food protection manager course, however has attended a preparation course and PIC stated that he is planning to take the exam on 26 June 2019. Repeat violation.
2 0 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No Observed PIC without knowledge symptoms or illnesses but was assisted by the food employee who could identify the symptoms. PIC showed the policy posted on the wall in the restaurant but has requested another sign for the meatmarket cutting area. CDI policy provided. 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Observed food employees recontaminating hands by turning off the faucet without using a paper towel. CDI Talked employee through proper handwashing procedures as he re-washed his hands. 2-301.15 Where to Wash - PF Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. CDI hands washed in handsink. 2-301.14 When to Wash - P. Observed employees come in through doorway that handle and prep food but did not wash hands. CDI hands washed.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink. CDI paper towels provided. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signs at both sinks in male and female toilet.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed Raw casing in display case with green salsa. Arrange each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. CDI, PIC separated by placing RTE in container with other ready to eat foods. Repeat
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed food particle in meat grinder, small grinder, and large machine in the back. CDI, food employee cleaned and sanitized meat grinder equipment. Repeat.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pest on floor and on bag of raw meat and two live pests crawling in facility.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints - C Observed PIC and food employee with no hair retraints. Food employees shall wears when handling food ad equipment.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic containers used to store meat that were wet stacked.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No Yes 4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair - P Observed large plastic containers from home depot used to store 55 gallons of raw meat. Verification required. Facility has an unapproved walk in freezer. Call CTAC - 980.314.0916 to get it approved. Facility must move food from unit until approval granted.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
49 2 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes Yes 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required - P Observed no backflow prevention device on faucet with hose. Inform PIC and PIC took a snapshot of the required backflow prevention device and stated that he will have one installed. Repeat. Verification required.