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NameTACO BELL #032747
Address3612 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/27/2022
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsCaitlin López was present during the inspection with an approved food protection managers course certification to expire on 3/17/27.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code.-Pf. Please visit our resource page, http://meck.co/FoodSafety , for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. PIC was unable to identify risk factor violations and corrections during the inspection. EHS observed employee using sanitizer at 0 ppm qat, not washing hands, and several new employees had not been trained on employee health policy. CDI- PIC informed of all violations and educated PIC on how to correct those violations to ensure safe food handling practices are taken place.
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No No Yes 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. - Observed an employee working that stated he just started working and had not been trained on the employee health policy. A VR will occur within 10 days to ensure all staff know employee health policy.
5 1 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events No Yes Yes 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- REPEAT- Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up event written procurers available during the inspection. A VR will occur within 10 days to ensure providers are provided.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P- Observed employees adjusting cloths, handling phones, and leaving kitchen to go out side and back into kitchen to don gloves and prep food without washing hands. CDI- Education was provided and EHS observed proper hand washing.
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. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed gloves stored in one hand sink and dark build up in another handsink. Ensure handsinks are only used for hand washing and not dumping. CDI- Education was provided and items were removed. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. - Observed no hand wash sign at back hand sink. CDI- EHS provided.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY- Observed food debris on several scoops and spatulas. Observed 3 comp sink being used at 0 ppm quat. CDI- Items moved. PIC brought sanitizer to proper concentrations after changing sanitizer bag.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P- Observed cheese being placed on hh at 122F and fries at 119F. CDI- PIC placed item back in cooking/reheating equipment to properly reheat.
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 on live brown bug and several fruit/drain flies throughout the kitchen.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - Observed employees with bracelets on the wrist and preparing foods.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.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 prep line and cooking/reheating equipment in need of cleaning due to food debris and grease residue.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P- Observed can wash hose with pressure on to a nozzle. CDI- PIC disconnected the water.