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NameVELVET TACO SOUTH END
Address2170 HAWKINS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/15/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

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 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed PIC with no CFPM. REPEAT VIOLATION -1-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a trash can stored in front of the hand sink by the prep sink. CDI: trash can removed 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food poured down the hand sink drain. CDI: EHS discussed with PIC and hand sink was cleaned during inspection 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink. CDI: paper towels provided. -1-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw chicken skin store behind raw fish and shrimp in the low boy. CDI: EHS discussed with PIC on storage order in the lowboy and had the items rearranged to correct order. -0-
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed several metal pans stored as clean with food residue. CDI: pans removed and placed in the 3 comp sink to w/r/s. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed heavy black buildup behind ice shield of ice machine. Recommend to clean as often as needed. REPEAT VIOLATION -3-
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of metal containers. REPEAT VIOLATION -1-