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NameCARNITAS GUANAJUATO
Address5534 ALBEMARLE RD
SUITE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/22/2019
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed a whole reach-in with TCS foods with no coverings, including raw chicken, pork , tomatoes, cheese. Items need to be protected to prevent contamination. Also observed uncovered food in the walk-in cooler. CDI-PIC covered items. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed avocado with a sticker still on it sitting on top of lettuce & onions. Bottom of avocado could be soiled. CDI-PIC moved Avocado to its own container.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No Yes 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed bone saw and slicer with old food debris. Items need to be maintained clean. CDI-PIC took to be washed. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed low temp dish washing machine pulling 10ppm chlorine. Too low for correct sanitizing. PIC is getting ecolab in tomorrow, until then using a 3-comp with chlorine. VR required by 8/2/19. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Ice machine had black build-up on the inside panel. Needs a thorough cleaning.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed roll top by grill station with food maintaining temps above 41F. Ambient air was 40F after 30mins after closing the unit. Strategies were discussed for maintaining temperature. CDI-PIC moved TCS items were moved to cool in the walk-in. Repeat violation.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed several items on prep line with no date mark, all salsa station, shredded & queso cheese, lettuce was incorrectly marked (7/14-was 7/19) CDI-PIC correctly datemarked
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-303.12 Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice - C Observed raw shrimp and fish sitting in undrained water in the two door refrigerator.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed spatulas, spoons and scoops hanging-stored clean-against a soiled wall. CDI-PIC took items to be washed.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a prep sink in the back leaking.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with no lids. 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C Dumpster area is shared, area is rutted out and has an odor with a haborage of pests.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 several walls in need of cleaning. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floor needs to be regrouted.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards and vents in the kitchen.