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NameLA ZIMA BAR AND GRILL
Address111 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsPer PIC, prep is now starting taking place around 8:30 pm and actual cooking process taking place around 9 pm.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC lacks food protection manager certification. No CFPM onsite at time of inspection. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw chicken, raw eggs, and raw chorizo being stored among RTE foods and unwashed vegetables above washed vegetables in WIC.-CDI-PIC rearranged food items in proper storage order. 3 day VR visit For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P-Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer concentration at 0 ppm. Per PIC, they have been having issues with the dish machine. -CDI- PIC will use single-service and single-use plates, cups and utensils as temporary use until dish machine is fixed. VR 3 days visit For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf- Observed frozen raw shrimp being thawed at room temperature inside prep sink w/ no running water.-CDI- PIC placed food items in WIC.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-301.12(A) Provide a three compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.-Pf-Observed in clean storage area 2 XXL and 2 XL Cazo (Caso) stainless steel pots that are used to cook raw meats. Facility does not have proper written procedures ( or approval) nor big enough 3-comp sink to properly w/r/s food equipment and shall cease use. Per PIC, Caso pots were being w/r/s in the outside ware washing area close to the dumpster. Per PIC , will buy smaller ones that can be w/r/s in 3-comp sink. 10 days visit
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.Observed dumpster side sliding door open.-CDI-PIC closed the sliding door.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes Yes 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 through facility ceiling tiles in need of repair. Repeat