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Name

TACO MAMA DILWORTH

Address

2452 PARK RD

SUITE C

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28203

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

11/3/2023

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

EHS observed consumer advisory with asterisking acting as an effective reminder statement. Per conversation with the PIC, currently, the only asterisked item that can be served raw or undercooked within the establishment is the Ahi Tuna, which discloses via menu item description that the item is served raw. EHS recommends that all other items that are served fully cooked (steak, flounder, shrimp, etc.) have their asterisks removed, so as to more clearly distinguish them from food items that are served raw or undercooked. Should the facility seek to denote that these items are potential allergen items, utilize a different statement and symbol (I.E. double asterisk, bullet point) EHS observed delivery of unwashed produce at start of inspection. Over course of inspection, EHS observed placement of unwashed produce (tomatoes and avocados) on shelves by employees. These items were placed above ready to eat food items (I.E. sliced and washed tomatoes), but were properly corrected by PIC over course of properly storing delivered food. Unwashed produce is subject to storage order restrictions at all times and can not be placed over ready to eat food, with the exception of hermetically sealed containers of food or beverages (canned or bottled drinks, jar pickles, etc.) that have NOT been repackaged or opened.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
40	0	Personal cleanliness	No	No	No	2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one employee washing, rinsing and sanitizing one piece of equipment (veggie slicer) that had been recently used to prepare non TCS produce (sliced citrus) by the front of house, without effective hair restraints. Should front of house employees engage in food prep and/or working extensively with clean utensils, utilize effective hair restraints and remove jewelry from hands and wrists.
44	0.50	Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled	Yes	Yes	No	4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed three (3) recently washed, rinsed, and sanitized bin stacking while wet. CDI - EHS separated out bins and stacked them such that they could air dry effectively. REPEAT. 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 cleaned ice wands stored directly on clean racks of reach in freezer. CDI - EHS discussed clean utensil storage with PIC and placed ice wands in clean, readily available pan before placing back in reach in freezer. Note: No escalation in point deduction; fewer wet stacked dishes were observed during inspection, as facility is stacking dishes horizontally to improve air drying and avoid wet nesting. Ice wand storage has not yet been observed as improper prior to inspection.
56	0.50	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	No	Yes	No	6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed two (2) employee food bins (one labeled food container in WIC, one labeled bin of creamers and beverages in reach in cooler) stored above facility’s food held for resale. Place employee covered drink containers and food items such that they can not potentially contaminate customer food (at lower elevation) REPEAT.