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NameMARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address4824 BEREWICK TOWN CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/29/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 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 Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed server station handsink being utilized to fill sanitizer bucket. CDI - EHS intervened and educated employee to use the station for hand washing only.
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. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside walk-in cooler. CDI - EHS educated and storage order corrected. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw chorizo stored over ready-to-eat tortillas inside lowboy unit. CDI - EHS educated and storage order corrected.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed diced tomatoes at guacamole station holding at 48 F. Tomatoes covered and kept in shallow ice bath. Observed container of shredded chicken on utility cart at 58 F. Also observed various TCS foods > 41 F inside cold drawer units. Refer to temperature chart. Cold drawers unable to maintain proper temperature of < 41 F. CDI - PIC added more ice to unit and allowed tomatoes to cool down, all other products relocated to walk-in cooler to cool to < 41 F. 3-DAY VERIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ASSESS COLD DRAWER UNIT.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf. Observed x1 dented can of purée tomatoes stored with other canned goods at back shelving unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
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 several split kitchen and bar reach-in unit gaskets. Also observed x2 missing door handles at bar reach-in units. Repairs needed.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT: 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 black build-up inside 2-door freezer near dish machine and heavy food debris under cooking equipment/on cold drawer unit.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 floor drain under steam-well station in need of thorough cleaning.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No 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 foods stored with and over retail foods inside reach-in units and on shelving units. CDI - All personal items removed. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed x1 cell phone stored with retail goods on shelving units above prep counters and x1 cell phone stored on container of powdered chicken bouillon. CDI - PIC removed items.