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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 12/28/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility at the time of inspection. CDI- Facility however has multiple serve safe certified food protection managers and plan to get more certified. Repeat- 1.0 pts
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 an employee fill a drink up at the hand washing sink during the inspection. CDI- Drink was discarded during the inspection.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 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 unwashed avocados stored above ready to eat foods. No contamination observed. CDI- Foods were reorganized to prevent possible occurrence of contamination. Handout emailed. -Repeat 3.0 pts
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F 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 shredded cheese(57F), cooked peppers(45F), and lettuce(43.5F) inside of prep unit above temperature threshold. CDI- Foods that were 45F or below were moved to walk in to cooler to cool below temperature threshold. Foods above 45F were discarded during the inspection.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed cabbage mix prepared yesterday without date inside of the upright reach in unit. CDI- PIC date marked during the inspection. Handout emailed. -Repeat 1.5 pts 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed a box of shrimp out on countertop thawing. CDI- Shrimp bags were opened and placed under running water that is below 70F, completely submerged.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed crates of food stored directly on the floor in the walk in cooler. CDI- Food were removed from the floor during the inspection. -Repeat 1.0 pts
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. CDI. PIC removed -Repeat 0.5 pts
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed handle making contact with cooked rice inside of the rice cooker. CDI- Scoop was removed by PIC and sent to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of dishes after washing.