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NameEL BUEN GUSTO
Address410 WESTINGHOUSE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/12/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsWill email PIC TPHC template EHS will return to ensure that it be done correctly.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand sinks being blocked by a rack and several cases of bottled water. CDI PIC moved items
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several pans of chicken used for tamales and bages of shredded cabbage ( shredded in house) and tomatoe sauce ( made in house) reading above 41F CDI PIC voluntarly tossed REPEAT EHS Also Observed Beef and cheese, Veggie and cheese, and Pork and chees mix for pupusa reading above 41F mixtures are left out for long periods of time to be at room temp. Will send TPHC template. 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 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 Observed shredded cabbage, beets and milk left over from pervious day without labels Per PIC the items were from last night.CDI PIC added lables. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed a bottle of cough meds stored on top of RIC. CDI PIC moved to offce
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up on top of microwave,
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covers on waste bins in female restrooms.