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NameLA ROMERO MARKET
Address6301 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/20/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety No written procedures available to instruct employees on how to clean up vomiting while preventing Hepatitis A spread. CDI-REHS provided document for responding to vomit and diarrhea -repeat violation-
6 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No Yes No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed two opened employee drinks stored at prep counter next to meat slicer. Ensure that employees are using a lid and straw and drinking/storing in areas to prevent possible food contamination. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Paper towel was being stored inside of Hand wash sink. CDI-PIC found key for automatic hand towel dispenser and placed paper towel in dispenser.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed boxes of beef and boxes of chicken in walk in cooler holding at 48 and 50F. Walk in cooler internal temperature was at 50F as well. CDI-PIC relocated boxes of beef and chicken into walk in freezer and technician serviced walk in cooler. Walk in cooler temperature was 36F by end of inspection.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed 3 large containers of chopped beef cooling while compacted and with lids on. CDI-PIC placed in shallower containers and relocated to walk in freezer.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working containers of spices not labeled at rack nearest 3 compartment sink.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout prep area and 3 compartment sink. Contact locat pest control for removal of flies.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several boxes and bus containers of meats stored on the floor inside of main preparation area. Ensure that meats are being stored in an approved, protective manner. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed table bottom with a noticable amount of rust present. Ensure that tables are corrosion-free to prevent a possible contamination from occuring. -REPEAT VIOLLATION- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken glass door on display cooler. Also observed water leaking from meat display case.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.16 (A) Do not use a warewashing sink for handwashing. Observed food employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. CDI-PIC had employee rewashed hands in hand wash sink.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup left attached inside of reach in freezers behind the display case area and on doors and openings of display case in multiple units. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed damaged and broken tile by the hand washing and 3 comp sink areas. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed build up left attached to walls and fixtures such as hand soap dispenser and on floors throughout the facility. Recommended higher cleaning frequency, -REPEAT VIOLATION-