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NameLA FONDA COLOMBIANA
Address11329 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf - Observed hand sanitizer in dispenser instead of soap at handsink on cook line. - CDI - PIC replaced sanitizer with soap.
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 sanitizer concentrations of 0ppm at dish machine. - CDI - PIC replaced sanitizer container and primed sanitizer. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentrations of 100ppm. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf - Observed stickers and sticker residue on various dishes stored clean. - CDI - PIC removed dishes to be cleaned again. Ensure sticker and sticker residue is removed entirely during the cleaning process. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & 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 large container of salsa temp 60F in WIC from cooling overnight per PIC. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded salsa. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. - Pf - Observed menu item bandeja paisa offer an undercooked egg without being asterisked on menu. Add asterisk to menu item. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure menus have been updated.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 - REPEAT - Observed salsa not meet required cooling parameters while cooling overnight in WIC in a large, deep, plastic container. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded salsa. EHS discussed utilizing shallow pans, ice wands, and/or active stirring to aid cooling. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - REPEAT - Observed various squeeze bottles of different types of salad dressings lacking labels.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - Observed aluminum foil used to line shelving. Replace aluminum foil with a cleanable material such as plastic liners. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed rusted shelving in WIC. Replace.
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 doors open on dumpster. - CDI - PIC closed doors.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 walls in need of cleaning throughout facility with emphasis on server wait station area. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. 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 low grout on flooring in various areas throughout facility such that water observed pooling between floor tiles. Repair grout to allow for a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed employee belongings stored on shelving directly above food contact surfaces and next to food. - CDI - PIC moved personal belongings to designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.