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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 7/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsFacility uses red food coloring in marinade for raw beef products.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - REPEAT - PIC lacks food protection manager certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. - Pf - PIC unable to locate written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. - CDI - EHS emailed PIC copy of written procedures in English and Spanish. Maintain written procedures in facility and ensure all staff are trained on procedures. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P - REPEAT - Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods (commercially bought mayo and milks) in lowboy unit. - CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. - P - REPEAT - Observed chicken holding below 135F in hot hold display case. - CDI - PIC reheated chicken to above 165F. EHS strongly recommends having someone service unit due to repeat issues with the same unit. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 - Observed multiple containers of salsas and one container of cooked cactus lacking date mark labels. - CDI - Per PIC, items were prepared yesterday. PIC date marked all items. 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed no hair restraints on employees. Utilize hair restraints.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed excessive ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repair unit to prevent ice buildup.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands. - Pf - Observed hot water only reach 107F after running for several minutes. Per PIC, hot water heater was recently replaced. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure hot water can maintain at least 110F for dishwashing purposes. *NOTE: EHS did not observe active dishwashing during inspection. Detergent manufacturer label does not indicate a required temperature, so hot water must be able to maintain at least 110F.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed prep sink faucet to be leaking. PIC keeps water at sink turned off when not in use due to the leak. Repair sink.
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 damaged floor tiles and wall damage throughout facility, with emphasis near three compartment sink/back hallway. Repair all damaged areas. 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 walls in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.