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NameSANTA FE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address5111 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/29/2021
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed no tags for raw oysters at facility. PIC states oysters are a new item and facility only has tags for those at walk in freezer. CDI, EHS educated on 90 day tag requirement.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed soiled utensils stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw pork chops, raw marinated chicken, and raw beef cold holding above 41F. Observed equipment no working. PIC states facility has requested a technician. PIC states items were placed in unit for 2 hour lunch rush. CDI, items placed in walk in to cool. PIC states facility will use reach in cooler until equipment is fixed. Verification required.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed bottles of Hot Shot pesticide that is for residential use only. PIC states items are used for the outside of facility. CDI, items discarded by PIC.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cooler drawers not working. PIC states technician has been notified. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer by dish machine. Ice build up on the interior edges of door does not allow for a tight seal when closed. PIC states facility does not use the walk in freezer at this time but will get it clean.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 grease build up at vent hood near prep unit. Need cleaning.