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NameTAQUERIA NUMBER 1
Address3619 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/20/2022
Final Score @ Grade
90 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 No Yes No Repeat: 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 PIC with no certification.
5 1 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 procedures. CDI, documents emailed.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No Repeat: 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed sanitizer bucket in basin of hand sink. CDI, item removed. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at women’s restroom. CDI, paper towels provided.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed produce stored over cooked corn at walk in cooler. Need to correct storage order.
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed two large buckets of salsa roja cold holding above 41F after cooling overnight. Observed cheese dip cold holding above 41F after cooling from 9 AM this morning. Observed white rice cooling in packed covered container. CDI, white rice separated into smaller portions and uncovered. Salsa and cheese dip both discarded by PIC.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 green salsa from large bucket cold holding above 41F. PIC and employees were not sure how long container was out or if salsa reached 41F after cooling. CDI, item discarded by PIC.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed salsa roja and cheese dip cooling in covered containers with no monitoring or active stirring. Employee states salsa was hot when placed in walk in cooler last night. CDI, items discarded by PIC. EHS encouraged PIC to monitor cooling of foods.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed commercial mixer stored on floor. CDI, item removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No Repeat: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep sink loose and not fixed to wall. Need repaired.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Verification required.
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 on wall behind 3 compartment sink. Need cleaning.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking pipe under faucet at 3 compartment sink. Need repaired.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed peeling coving and peeling wall in back area behind hand sink and to the left of back door. Need repaired. 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 soiled floors at kitchen area. Need cleaning.