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NameLA PREFERIDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address6625 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/11/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P 1 bag of raw beef stored on shelf above salsa. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - Raw beef moved to bottom of cooler. 0 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 5 pans of steak measured 90-110F. Taco special is today and PIC states that they use this amount all during lunch. PIC e-mailed TPHC form to fill out and use for these days. CDI - Pans labeled with discard time of 3PM. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Spray bottle of bleach not labeled. Label all containers of toxic chemicals. CDI - PIC labeled bottle. 0 pts.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Raw tilapia still in ROP packaging and completely thawed in walk-in cooler. Remove raw fish from ROP packaging before thawing. CDI - PIC slit open packages. Half credit due to different violation/circumstances. REPEAT
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Stove missing leg and held up by brick. 3-compartment sink also has bricks underneath legs of sink. Gasket torn on both sandwich cooler doors. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repair/replace listed equipment. 0 pts.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. Grout between floor tiles worn in a few areas in kitchen. Re-grout so floors are easy to clean. 0 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. 2 employee drinks observed on small prep table. Do not store personal drinks on prep tables.