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NameOSITOS TACOS AND TORTAS
Address20700 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28027
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/1/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed 1x set of tongs stored as clean with food debris. CDI- tongs removed for cleaning. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior white wall of ice machine with pink buildup, EHS showed PIC area of concern.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed ham marked 10/24, stored with unmarked hot dogs, whole container marked 10/26. PIC stated that employees have been storing hot dogs and ham in same container, believes the unmarked hot dogs were opened 10/26. PIC stated ham was removed from freezer on 10/24. CDI- EHS discussed date marking products separately, discussed process for freezing/thawing deli meats. EHS instructed PIC to label product with date removed from freezer, as well as date opened, ensure product is not exceeding 7 day limit. Product voluntarily discarded.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stacks of metal pans wet nested on clean dish shelving. REPEAT.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed to-go boxes stored on shelving near cook line with food splatter debris on outside edges of boxes. EHS discussed with PIC, suggested keeping to-go boxes in plastic protective sleeves until use.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket splitting at bottom of seal on small prep top unit near cook line. PIC is aware of this gasket damage, will consider replacing soon.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed cleaning needed inside standing reach in unit, specifically on shelving in unit and at the fan vent cover inside the unit. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler with black buildup, in need of cleaning.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3 comp sink leaking at faucet.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed AC unit attached to ceiling that is damaged, affixed with ratcheting straps, appears to be a safety concern. EHS observed damaged coving at baseboards of walls, specifically near entrance to kitchen, behind shelving and behind the 3 compartment sink. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles near dry storage area. EHS observed that PIC has attempted to fix coving himself, has discussed issues with landlord and PIC actively attempts to fix issues between inspections. REPEAT. 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 general cleaning needed on floors/walls/ceilings.