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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 12/14/2021
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no EH policy with "big 6" illnesses listed. CDI: Education provided and PIC made aware of changes due to 2017 Food Code implementation.
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written policy for vomit & diarrhea cleanup. CDI: Education provided and PIC made aware of changes due to 2017 Food Code implementation.
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed "spit" piece of rotating oven stored in back hand sink. CDI: Education provided and PIC removed. REPEAT VIOLATION.
20 0 Proper cooling time & 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. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed large insert pan of refried beans cooled overnight in walk-in cooler that did not meet cooling parameters. See temp chart for details. CDI: Education provided and PIC voluntarily discarded product.
21 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 chicken being held below 135F in front display case. Product prepared during inspection and sat on counter for approx. 10 minutes before being placed into unit. CDI: Education provided and food employee reheated chicken to above 165F. Observed tongue being held below 135F in steam well. Product prepared yesterday and reheated today @9am. CDI: Education provided and food employee reheated product to above 165F.
33 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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed deep large insert pan of refried beans cooled overnight in walk-in cooler. EHS recommended use of shallower pans. CDI: Education provided and PIC voluntarily discarded product.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live roach crawl out from dish machine. Facility utilizes pest control once a month. EHS encouraged more frequent visits.