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NameESPERANZA SUPERMARKET
Address6233 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/12/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 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 Yes No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed PIC upon arrival wash hands and used their bare hands to turn off faucet during the inspection. CDI- PIC was informed to wash their hands according to the correct hand washing procedure and avoid recontamination of their hands by using a barrier or paper towel to turn off faucets. PIC rewashed hands correctly during the inspection.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Hand washing sink shall be available at all times and used for the sole purpose of hand washing only. Upon arrival, observed monster energy drink can stored inside of hand washing sink. CDI- Person in charge removed drink from hand washing sink to allow hand washing accessibility.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients.  Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed pork legs previously cut placed inside of deli case to cool. Food was observed only dropping .8F in 15 minutes in order for food to cool at a fast enough rate. Food must cool a total of 1.8F in 15 minute time frame. Pork legs were placed inside walk in cooler on sheet trays to allow air flow and cool at a faster rate.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed some foods recently prepped inside of meat display case tightly wrapped with plastic cling wrap. Ensure that meats are cooled in a method that allows heat to escape. CDI-Pic placed foods inside of walk in unit without plastic cling wrap covering foods.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Soap dispenser at hand washing sink not actively dispensing due to batteries. Owner is unsure on how to change batteries. Work order has already been placed.