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NameTAQUERIA EXPRESS GRILL
Address6927 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/31/2018
Final Score @ Grade
84.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification. -2-
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed food employees washing hands using spray arm at 3-comp sink at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC educated food employees to wash hands in handsink. -2-
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed food employee filling pitcher in handsink instead of prep or 3-comp available in the kitchen. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no handsoap at the only kitchen handsink at beginning of inspection. -1-
13 3 Food separated and protected No Yes No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed food employee washing off gloves and continuing to use them. CDI - Gloves changed, hands washed and new gloves used. -3- REPEAT
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed oven cleaner bottle filled with sanitizer and unlabeled bottles of chemicals near prep line. CDI - PIC labeled all containers with current contents. -0-
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee cooking and preparing food without an effective hair restraint. -.5-REPEAT
41 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scoop handled by soiled gloves stored in direct contact with ice after use. Observed no handle on bowl used to dispense jamaica dry product. -1- REPEAT
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested plastic containers on drying shelf. -1- REPEAT
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken slicer in facility. The following items are non-compliant and shall be corrected prior to issuing a full permit: 1. Install a splash guard to the far right at the 3-comp sink. 2. Caulk and seal the gaps at all sinks to the walls. 7. Missing vent cover in men's room at the ceiling. TRANSITIONAL PERMIT EXPIRES AT THE END OF DAY ON 11/28/2018. TRANSITIONAL PERMITS MAY NEITHER BE RENEWED OR EXTENDED.
50 1 Sewage and waste water properly disposed No No No 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system.-P Observed sewer overflowing at beginning of inspection from floor drain connected to handsink and ice machine. CDI - PIC voluntarily closed and sewer system cleared. -1-
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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 missing vent cover in men's restroom on the ceiling. -1- REPEAT