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NameTORTILLERIA LOS PAISANOS CARNICERIA
Address5600 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2023
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed three (3) uncovered bins (sliced pork, beef, and marinated ribs) at walk in cooler. CDI, cover provided. REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw, rewrapped fish stored above tamales in reach in freezer. CDI - EHS and PIC reorganized reach in freezer contents to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided establishment with RIC storage guide. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed tilapia hot holding at 122F. CDI - item reheated to above 165F.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 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 two (2) trays of chicken cooked for tamales and two (2) trays of queso fresco without date marks in the WIC and display cooler respectively. PIC stated that these items had been prepared the same day. CDI - Date marks were applied to unmarked items. REPEAT. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-101.11 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. - Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner at tortilla conveyor oven. CDI - EHS labeled working container. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed spray bottle of cleaner for tortilla conveyor oven stored directly on bags of flour. CDI - Cleaner was moved to chair adjacent to conveyor oven.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed chicken being washed and prepared at prep sink at start of inspection. During inspection, PIC left chicken stored directly on the floor. CDI - PIC delegated task of storing in process chicken in the WIC to food employees.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes No 4-301.12(B) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.-Pf Observed facility using pots that are too large for 3 compartment sink. EHS advised PIC to use utensils that can be immersed in sink compartments. REPEAT. Note: PIC has stated that these pots are removed from the premises and cleaned at a separate facility. Future inspections should inquire further as to where and how these pieces of equipment are cleaned and stored.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat: 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled curtains at walk in cooler. Observed buildup of dust on WIC shelving. REPEAT.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste receptacle in gender neutral restroom.