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NameCARNITAS GUANAJUATO
Address5534 ALBEMARLE RD
SUITE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/17/2017
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed several items below 45F inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler left uncovered. CDI by covering.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed sticker residue from date marking labels left on the outsides of the plastic food containers while stacked together. CDI by removing to remove the sticker residue and re-wash. Observed food debris left on the deli slicer. CDI- PIC stated the slicer is no longer in use. Advised to clean and cover for storage.
34 0 Thermometers provided and accurate Yes No No 4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed one missing air thermometer in the wait station flip top cooler. CDI by providing a spare.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee on the cook line preparing food without a hair restraint.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a cutting board on the cook line flip top cooler with gouges. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusty shelving inside refrigeration units and under prep tables. (B) Observed torn gaskets on refrigeration units.
47 0.50 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 build up on reach in cooler gaskets and walk in cooler shelving.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking at the pipe under the bar 3 comp sink. Observed a loose faucet handle at the womens restroom handsink.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 blown out lights inside the cook line hood system. Some areas of caulking still needed where units meet the wall and at corners of walls. 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 splatters on the walls and build up on the floor behind the cookline.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Continue efforts to provide additional lighting at the bar and the bar reach in cooler at 20 foot candles. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Provide a designated area for employee personal food items. Observed employee personal food on upper shelving of the reach in cooler with customer food products.