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NameCOMO EN MEXICO
Address1125 E SUGAR CREEK RD
E
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/3/2022
Final Score @ Grade
90 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 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. -1 point-
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written procedures for cleaning vomit/diarrheal events in establishment. CDI - Written procedures were given to and reviewed with PIC. -REPEAT- -0 points-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed ice dumped into handwashing sink next to ice machine. CDI - Ice was removed by regulator. -0 points-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed plastic containers of food stored on top of ready to eat foods in flip top cooler. CDI - Items were moved to bottom reach in portion of flip top cooler. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above cooked ready to eat pork in reach in cooler. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. -REPEAT- -1.5 points-
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients.  Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed cut cabbage and sliced tomatoes cooling in flip top cooler. Cabbage and tomatoes were between 45F and 48F. After 30 minutes of cooling in flip top cooler temperatures only reduced by 1 degree. CDI - PIC placed items in reach in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less and has been advised to cool items in reach in freezers. -1.5 points-
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 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 plastic containers of cooked chicken and pork fat stored at room temperature on shelving. PIC has been advised that animal fat must be date marked and stored at temperatures of 41F or less. CDI - PIC discarded animal fat. -REPEAT- -3 points-
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no consumer advisory for eggs cooked to order on menu. Establishment had a posted consumer advisor on wall menu and in printed menus but has recently changed menu layout on wall and printed new menus without consumer advisory. A verification is scheduled for 3/11/2022 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points-
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled containers of unknown substance stored under counter top. CDI - PIC identified contents to be sanitizer and glass cleaner and labeled spray bottles with name of contents. -1 point-
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed sliced tomatoes and cut cabbage cooling in flip top cooler. PIC has been advised to cool items in reach in freezers instead of flip top coolers. CDI - PIC moved items to reach in freezer. -0 points-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 bag of dried chilies stored on floor in dry storage area. -0 points-
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at handwashing sink near ice machine. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors left open on dumpster. Maintain sliding doors and lids closed when not in use to prevent rodent or insect infestation. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed abundance of litter and household materials around dumpster. Recommend removal. -REPEAT- -1 point-
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Observed employee purse stored on shelving with food and dry goods. -0.5 points-