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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 6/6/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed dual sided meat tenderizer mallet with dried up food residue that was stored as clean. CDI: mallet moved to the 3 comp sink to be washed/rinsed/sanitized 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black build up. Recommend to clean as often as needed to avoid buildup. REPEAT VIOLATION -1.5-
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed several TCS foods in the tall reach in cooler at the far back corner with incorrect dates. CDI: EHS allowed PIC Eduardo to correct dates and discussed with PIC on how to count and label the correct discard date. REPEAT VIOLATION -3-
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 a deep container of shredded chicken in the tall reach in cooling. Observed pork belly cooling on speed rack in room temperature. CDI: shredded chicken evenly divided to smaller portions to quickly cool and pork belly was proportioned and stored in the reach in freezer to quickly cool. -0.5-
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed hot dogs thawing at room temperature. CDI: EHS discussed with PIC on the different options and the hot dogs were moved to the tall reach in to continue thawing due to cold water temperature at 80F. REPEAT VIOLATION -1-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 a box of potatoes stored on the floor under the shelves at the back of the kitchen. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a plastic Tupperware used as a scoop in the rice container. 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 48F. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed dead light bulb in the hood system. Recommend to replace. -0-