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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 8/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed PIC using handwash sink to fill cup for thermometer calibration. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handwashing sink and PIC used a different sink. -1-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P.- Observed raw chicken stored over raw flank steak in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black and gray buildup in back of ice machine. -0-
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf-/3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed several items in hot holding steam well with no date (i.e. mojo, black beans, chickpeas). Observed milk opened yesterday in milk fridge with no date. Observed cooked Cuban pork in flip top with no date. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on carrying the date marks over once things are placed into hot holding steam wells and flip tops. PIC properly dated these items. **REPEAT** -1.5- 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
40 0 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 food employee engaging in food prep with dangling bracelets. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC separated dishes to allow for proper air drying. -0-
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes 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 employee drink in RIC stored above retail food. -CDI- PIC moved drink to designated area. **REPEAT** -0.5-