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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 8/22/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed cooked rice, cooked chicken wings, cooked ground beef, avocado, green salsa uncovered cold holding in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC placed lids on all uncovered items. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed two containers of prepared onions below unwashed tomatoes, lettuce, and carrots. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed cooked pork in cold drawer without any date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. Observed sliced tomatoes and diced tomatoes in flip top unit without any date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed clear spray bottled mislabeled with sanitizer instead of degreaser near 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC removed label and relabeled spray bottle " Degreaser".
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed open bag of sugar and bag of rice stored on floor near dry storage hallway. CDI - PIC placed items on shelf.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed a few in-use wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces. CDI - PIC moved wet cloths to sanitizer bucket. 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed several soiled dry wiping cloths stored between grill and cold drawer. CDI - PIC discarded wiping cloths.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 large container of sugar with stainless steel bowl submerged inside sugar. CDI - PIC removed bowl. 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 clear cup submerged in dry seasoning ingredient container below prep table. CDI - PIC discarded clear cup.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several clear food containers wet stacking on dry racking. CDI - PIC arranged containers properly to air dry.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed metal lemon/lime squeezers with paint chipping. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed metal rice strainer with metal lines sticking out and torn mesh screen. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken ice machine not being used. PIC stated another establishment will be coming to pick it up.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes 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 clear food containers stored with stickers and sticker residue to attached on dry rack. CDI - PIC moved items to dish area.
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 a few personal bottles/cups co-mingled with clean equipment and utensils on drying rack. CDI - PIC moved items to office.