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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 9/21/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw pork stored behind raw tilapia in refrigerated drawer. CDI - Raw tilapia was moved behind raw pork. 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed no coverings or wrappings for cooked rice, salsa, chicken wings, ground beef, and refried beans cold holding in walk in cooler. -REPEAT- -3 points-
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no consumer advisory on menu for burgers cooked to order. Provide a disclosure and reminder for burgers cooked to order or serve all burgers fully cooked to an internal temperature of 155F or greater. 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed consumer advisory food note on menu without an asterisk. Asterisks on menu denote that dish is "not served with beans". Provide an asterisk for consumer advisory footnote, change meaning of asterisk currently on menu, and provide asterisk for items that can be cooked to order. A verification is scheduled by October 1st, 2023 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points-
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes 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 Observed covered metal container of bagged, portioned, and wrapped servings of raw chicken cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Items were uncovered to allow rapid cooling to 41F or less. Cool TCS foods to 41F or less prior to portioning. -REPEAT- -1 point- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Observed cold holding drawer's external digital thermometer reading 153F. All items in refrigerated drawer were 41F or less. Repair thermometer so that it is accurately calibrated. A verification is scheduled by October 1st, 2023 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points- For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloth stored partially submerged in sanitizer on prep table. -0 points-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 ice scoop stored in ice bin with handle making contact with ice. CDI - Ice scoop was repositioned. -0 points-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee phone stored on shelving above ready to eat foods in flip top cooler. Designate an area for the storage of employee possessions away from food, equipment, and utensils. -0 points-