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NameSANTA FE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address5111 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/1/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes 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 - REPEAT - Observed one large metal pan of pork carnitas, two pans of diced chicken, one pan of chicken on the one, two pans of diced steak, and one pan of pork ribs holding above 41F from cooling overnight. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all products. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F in the walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 46F (see temperature chart). - CDI - Per PIC, facility was closed yesterday due to the WIC malfunctioning. WIC was repaired yesterday per receipt provided by PIC. However, repairs are failing. PIC stated all items in WIC were moved to walk-in freezer when WIC was broken previous day and moved back to WIC yesterday evening once WIC repaired. PIC voluntarily discarded all items holding above 41F in WIC due to being in unit overnight. PIC agreed to voluntary closure and to contact EHS once unit repaired and facility resuming normal operations. Follow up visit required. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 - REPEAT - Observed various items cooling in large, deep metal pans in WIC overnight not meet required cooling parameters. WIC temperatures elevated which could have disrupted cooling abilities. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all items. EHS and PIC discussed ways to improve cooling methods. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT - Observed clean dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.
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 food residue and debris under equipment in hard to reach areas, such as under the grill. Also observed black residue on drink nozzles at soda machine. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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. - Observed buildup in hard to reach areas on the floor throughout the facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.