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NameLA MICHOACANA TAQUERIA Y TORTILLERIA
Address5400 NEVIN RD
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/1/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed food debris in hand sink. Observed pitcher stored in hand sink. CDI- items removed from sinks. Discussed proper use of hand sinks with PIC.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef steak. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in upright cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables. CDI- rearranged storage order of food items.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed cooked rice in walk-in cooler > 41F and began cooling yesterday. Food was not properly cooled within 6 hours. CDI- voluntarily discarded by PIC.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed pork skin, chicken, shredded pork, pork stomach stored in front display warmer < 135F. CDI- reheated to > 165F. Observed all food items in display warmer > 135F
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded cheese stored at prep table > 41F. CDI- moved to cooler and will remain stored in cooler during food service.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 Observed food cooling in covered pans and stored in thick layer > 4”. CDI - food items discarded or placed in freezer to continue cooling process.
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 avocado stored on the floor.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked cups at soda fountain
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service pans and containers stored on the floor in hallway.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open. 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C Observed trash on the ground inside dumpster area.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee personal items stored on shelves with food and utensils.