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NameLA UNICA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address900 NC MUSIC FACTORY BV
SUITE C1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/2/2021
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 procedures for cleaning vomit/diarrheal events. CDI - Written procedures were given to and reviewed with PIC. -0 points-
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salsa verde, sliced tomatoes, and cooked ground beef in flip top cooler and reach in cooler with temperatures between 42F and 44F. Items were prepared prior to inspection and placed directly into flip top or reach in coolers without undergoing cooling step. CDI - Items were taken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. -REPEAT- -3 points-
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottle of unknown substance in bar area. CDI - PIC identified contents to be sanitizer and labeled bottle. -0 points-
33 0 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 sliced tomatoes and house made salsa placed directly into flip top cooler without undergoing proper cooling step. PIC has been advised to cool items in walk in cooler or freezer prior to placing in flip top cooler. CDI - Items were taken to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. -0 points-
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed packages of beef thawing at room temperature. Approved thawing methods include thawing under refrigeration, completely submerged under running water with a water temperature of 70F or below, or as part of the cooking process. CDI - PIC submerged packages of beef under running water with a temperature below 70F. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocado stored in flip top cooler with produce stickers still attached. Wash produce prior to use and remove produce stickers and residues. -0 points-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 build up of dust and residues on vents in walk in cooler. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-
56 0 Meets ventilation & 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 bag stored on top of box of tortillas in dry storage area. Designate and area for the storage of employee possessions away from clean equipment, food, and utensils. -0 points-