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NameTORTILLERIA LOS PAISANOS CARNICERIA
Address5600 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/10/2020
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No Repeat: 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed bucket blocking access to hand wash sink. CDI, bucket removed. EHS explained to PIC that hand wash sinks shall always be accessible and may only be used for hand washing.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler. CDI, chicken relocated.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 tamales and stuffed peppers with no date mark. PIC states items were cooked the previous day. CDI, items date marked.
38 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee with large wrist watch. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed no hair restraints on employees.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 Styrofoam cup with no handle being used for sugar. CDI, item discarded by PIC.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers wet stacked.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Observed large amounts of smoke from cooking at kitchen line. PIC states hoods are working and that it is the food they are cooking. Pork was being cooked. PIC will make service request for hood vent. Repeat: 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a metal shelf being used as a grill cover. Item is not meant to be used for grilling foods. CDI, shelf was removed.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed plastic tied around base of faucet at prep sink. PIC states there is a leak and maintenance request has been made.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean Yes No 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 back door damaged at bottom creating a gap where ouside pests can enter. Need repair.