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NameTAQUERIA EXPRESS GRILL
Address6927 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/6/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
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 Yes Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Certified PIC not present upon arrival. CDI by instruction. Repeat.
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 knife stored in handwashing sink. CDI, knife removed. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage - C - Observed handwashing signs missing from restrooms. CDI, handwashing signs provided.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P - Observed beans and pico prepared from prior day cooling in reach in refrigerator between 44-51 degrees F. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded by PIC.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P - Observed 1 sanitizer bottle above 100ppm chlorine. CDI, sanitizer diluted to required concentration.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed beans and pico prepared yesterday cooling in deep covered containers. CDI, items voluntarily discarded. Observed horchata milk based prepared earlier today cooling in deep containers and covered containers in low reach in cooler. CDI, ice added as ingredient to cool. Proper cooling methdos / handout provided to operator.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - C - Observed bottled beverages stored in ice machine.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C - Observed some wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces. Maintain in sanitizer in between uses.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No 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 handle of ice scoop stored in ice.