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NameVIVA TACOS & SABOR
Address5534 ALBEMARLE RD
STE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/1/2019
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented - P,PF- Observed hair in hot hold steak. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
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 cut limes in expo window uncovered. PIC covered item.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed ham (50F), green salsa (50F), red salsa (50F) and pork (48F) all above 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods above 41F. A VR will occur no later than 9/10/19 to ensure all TCS foods are cold held at 41F or below. Inspection history shows this violation to be out of compliance for several inspections.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records No No Yes 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf- Observed green and red salsa placed on a 4 hour TPHC. However, PIC was unable to provide proper written procedures. A VR will occur no later than 9/10/19 to ensure PIC provides proper written procedures.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf- Observed two non functional thin probe thermometer on the unit during the inspection. PIC could not provide a functioning thin probe thermometer during the inspection. A VR will occur no later than 9/10/19 to ensure a thin probe thermometer is provided during the units operation.
36 1 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 flies throughout the unit.
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 cold holding equipment, hot holding equipment, and cooking equipment in need of cleaning due to food debris and grease residue build up. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
48 1 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf- Observed no hot water on the unit at the start of the inspection. CDI- PIC provided hot water by the end of the inspection after making adjustments to the hot water heater.
53 0 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 walls and floors of hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to food debris build up. These areas are underneath and behind equipment. Clean areas as often as needed to help prevent and reduce the debris build up.