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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 3/21/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P For more information on handwashing, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds, with hand sanitizer, and then re-contaminate hands by turning off faucet with bare hands. CDI-EHS brought this to the attention of the PIC, gave education, and employee correctly washed hands.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed foaming hand sanitizer at each hand sink in the kitchen, but no soap. CDI- When manager arrived, EHS informed manager and the hand sanitizer was replaced with soap at both hand sinks.
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 lemons and oranges stored over RTE, chopped lettuce.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 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 . Observed hotdogs, sliced ham, pico, tomatoes, queso, rice, and barbacoa removed from freezer previous day with no date marks. CDI-Hotdogs, ham, queso and tomatoes were discarded. Correct date marks were added to the barbacoa and rice.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed a household bug spray for cockroaches stored on water heater. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded household pesticides. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing a purple liquid in the dish area. When EHS asked, employee stated it was degreaser. CDI-Label was added to degreaser.
38 1 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 and dead pests as well as pest feces. Last pest control invoice was from 1/23/23 and 6/23. Increase pest control.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee cut tomatoes without washing first. Produce stickers were also observed on the in-use avocados.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed bowl used to scoop chips out of large container. Use a utensil with a handle that can remain upright and out of contact with food.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed both ice machines down for maintenance. PIC stated they would go to the store to purchase ice while repairs are being made. Technician was on site during inspection.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaking from the upstairs tankless water heater.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-502.11 Waste receptacles shall be emptied at a frequency to preclude strong odors or pest harborage. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed uncovered trash cans stored in extra room and hallway with trash from previous day. Flying pests were present. EHS advised that trash should also be taken out at the end of each day.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employees' drinks and personal items, like phones and speakers throughout kitchen. CDI-Phone and drink were moved.