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NameSUAREZ BAKERY & BARRA AT OPTIMIST
Address1115 N BREVARD ST
STALL 4
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/23/2022
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handwashing sinks in establishment unable to provide water of at least 100F. Water temperatures were measured to be between 73F and 75F. Handwashing sinks were allowed to run for approximately 5 minutes without reaching correct temperatures. -0 points-
33 1 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 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 tightly covered metal containers of raw pork, recently prepped for marinating, cooling in reach in cooler. Metal containers were covered with plastic wrap, foil, and with a plastic lid. CDI - Containers were uncovered to allow cold air to circulate throughout product. -REPEAT- -1 point-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed employee breading raw chicken at prep sink drain board with ready to eat sofrito cooling in ice bath inside prep sink. CDI - Employee was asked to move to different prep area to bread raw chicken. -0 points-
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food. -0.5 points-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed whole and cut avocados stored in flip top cooler with produce stickers still attached to husk. Wash avocados prior to use being sure to remove produce stickers and sticker residues. -0 points-