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NameBRASAS AREPAS & GRILL
Address4740 OLD PINEVILLE RD
SUITE A AND B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/21/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed metal spoon stored in the hand sink at the back kitchen. CDI: spoon removed REPEAT VIOLATION -2-
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed pans of pork belly in the oven at 115F. Per PIC, employees left the pork belly in the oven to work on it after lunch rush. EHS discussed with PIC to leave oven on low to hot hold as long as the pork belly is holding at least 135F or above. CDI: oven was turned on and pork belly tempted at 176F before end of inspection. -1.5-
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 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 carne and potatoes cooked today cooling in the tall reach in with tightly closed lids. CDI: lids were removed and/or vented to allow cool air to flow through. -0.5-
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 small bowls used as scoops in the rice and flour bins. 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed knives stored in a container of water at 46F. CDI: EHS discussed with PIC and boiled water to place in the steam well for the knives. -0-