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NameFELIX EMPANADAS OPTIMIST
Address1115 N BREVARD ST
STAHL
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/9/2021
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed pork empanadas and mayo based sauce holding at temperatures between 47F and 48F in reach in cooler. External thermometer of reach in cooler read 48F. CDI - PIC discarded food items and will call a technician to repair cooler. Cooler had an internal temperature of 47F at end of inspection. PIC has been advised to discontinue use until repairs are made. -1.5 points-
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed blanched fries being held on TPHC with a 5 hour discard time instead of 4 hours. CDI - PIC corrected discard time. -0 points-
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of potatoes stored on floor in downstairs dry storage area. -0 points-
38 0.50 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 employees in the act of food preparation while not wearing hair restraints. -0.5 points-
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach in cooler unable to maintain cold holding temperatures of 41F. PIC has discarded all TCS items and will call a technician to repair. PIC has been advised to discontinue use of cooler until repairs are made and to hold TCS foods in remaining cold holding units.. A verification is scheduled by 7/19/2021 to determine if reach in has been repaired.