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NameTORTILLERIA LOS PAISANOS CARNICERIA
Address5600 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/9/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC lacks food protection manager certification. - *NOTE: Certified PIC arrived at very end of inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P - REPEAT - Observed raw shell eggs stored above various ready-to-eat foods such as pineapples and vegetables. Also observed tortilla chips stored directly on top of raw beef. - CDI - PIC corrected storage order. - *NOTE: Risk control plan may be implemented at next routine inspection if storage order violations persist. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. - P - Observed two in-use knives stored in display unit with visible food residue on food contact surfaces. Per PIC, knives had been in unit since the previous day. - CDI - Education provided. PIC moved knives to 3 compartment sink to be cleaned. Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned at least every 4 hours. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 - Observed two containers of chicken holding below 135F on serving line (see temperature chart). Per PIC, items were left in unit overnight while unit was turned off. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded chicken. Do not leave items in hot holding unit while unit is turned off. Either discard items at the end of the night or move to walk-in cooler to cool and reheat the next day. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P - Observed various salsas dated 10/9 that were prepped the previous day, per PIC. - CDI - PIC corrected date mark labels. Ensure items are dated based on the day the oldest ingredient was prepped and not the day the item was placed in individual containers. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed back door open during inspection. Did not observe any insects in facility. Keep door closed when not in use. - CDI - PIC closed back door.
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 two 50 pounds bags of rice stored directly on the floor. - CDI - PIC moved bags of rice to shelving.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed clean dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed leak in plumbing under three compartment sink. Repair leak.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. - REPEAT - Observed broken floor tiles throughout facility and broken tiles along rim of mop sink.. Repair all damaged areas. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - REPEAT - Observed water and food residue buildup on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Also observed walls in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.