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NameSALSARITA'S FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
Address1530 OVERLAND PARK LN
STE 1-100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/10/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand washing sink blocked. CDI Item blocking hand wash sink was removed. REPEAT 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food debris in hand washing sink. CDI..Food was removed and sink cleaned.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No 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. Observed grilled chicken cooked from raw place in WIC @1029 to cool in 4 pans. Not all Chicken cool in allotted time. The grilled chicken was placed on 2 flat trays to continue to cool . 1 tray did cool and the other tray didn’t cool in allotted amount of time. chicken was voluntarily discarded. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed pull pork at 131F.. CDI.. Pork was placed back into warmer to heat to 165. Pork was heated an hour before inspection per PIC.Pork comes in bags already cooked. Second reheat will reheat to 165. EHS will not escalate points since it’s a big improvement from last inspection. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all salsa , lettuce, corn , tomatoes and cheese out of temp over 41F.CDI.. Items were voluntarily discarded. See temp chart For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Observed grilled chicken in 4 pans cooling in WIC.. Chicken was packed in metal containers with lids having very little ventilation for air to circulate. CDI..Chicken was placed on 2 large flat trays to cool. 1 tray did cool and 1 tray did not. Chicken was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working squeeze bottles without lables.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flying pests around waste can in kitchen
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed several stacks of pans stacked wet. CDI..PIC moved and separated containers to air dry. 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bin where clean utensils are held with standing water in bottom of bin. CDI. Bin was emptied of water and items in bin moved to 3 comp sink to w/r/s.
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 facility in need of cleaning especially behind ice maker and hard to reach areas.