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NameLOS REYES DELI AND MEAT MARKET
Address4416 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/18/2021
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without food safety manager certification.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at men’s and women’s restroom. CDI, paper towel provided.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed cooked head meat cooling overnight at 43F. CDI, items discarded by PIC.
31 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 Observed head meat cooling in packed containers. PIC states items are not covered when cooling. Observed high amount of dense fat in item. EHS advised PIC to remove fat from meat to improve cooling. EHS explained to PIC that fat is dense and is harder to cool. CDI, items discarded by PIC. EHS explained cooling logs to monitor cooling and discussed methods to improve cooling, including relocating items closer to fans and removing excess fats from meats.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roaches crawling from behind hand soap dispenser near the meat saw. PIC states facility is treated once a month for pests. EHS advised PIC to increase treatments and to provide documentation of visits by pest control.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers stacked wet.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed food debris behind flat top. Needs cleaning.