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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 5/23/2024
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 1.50 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken stored next to salsa and cheese containers in WIC. CDI - PIC corrected storage order by places the salsa and cheese above the raw chicken. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cabbage, shredded Mexican cheese above 41*F in prep unit #3. CDI- PIC stated the prep unit was unplugged for routine cleaning roughly 1hr ago. PIC moved all items to WIC to cool down. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed personal medication stored on prep table behind microwave. CDI - PIC relocated two personal medication boxes to office.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed raw tilapia thawing in cold draw without any openings made to plastic bag. CDI - PIC instructed food service worker to open the fish bags and have them thawed properly. 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw chicken wings and beef chub thawing in two different prep sinks without any running water. CDI - PIC instructed food service worker to make sure all thawing needs to be done under running water.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin probe thermometer in facility. Verification visit required within 10 days.
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 submerged stainless steel container used to scoop dried beans in bulk container. 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed in-use kitchen knife stored between prep table and the wall. CDI - PIC moved knife to dish pit to be W/R/S
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit #3 above 41*F ambient air temperature was taken due to TCS foods reading above 41*F. Ambient air of prep unit #3 was 54*F. PIC stated it was unplugged for cleaning. EHS verified unit was working one hour and thirty minutes later unit went down to 41*F. PIC will moved all TCS to another prep unit in the mean time.
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 several stored clean clear containers with stickers and adhesive still on containers. CDI - PIC instructed food service worker to rewash containers.