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NameFELIX EMPANADAS LATTA ARCADE
Address320 S TRYON ST
STE 100B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/11/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored on top shelf above ready to eat items. CDI: Items were reorganized. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed feta (5/6), 2 tubs of shredded mozzarella (6/3), and beef mix (6/4) held in walk in cooler past 7 days. CDI: Items voluntarily discarded. Observed slaw, lettuce, and tomato in prep top cooler date marked for today when slaw was made Friday and the other items were cut yesterday. CDI: Products properly date marked. 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 .
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed French fries time stamped 11-2 when fries were already cooked upon EHS arrival. CDI: Time corrected to 10:40am when staff cooked the French fries. REPEAT VIOLATION Future violations will result in a risk control plan and/or permit action.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several bags of empanadas stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed shelf under prep table near blast chiller with empanada dough less than 6” from the floor. Observed 2 soda syrup boxes stored on floor behind front counter.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single serve pizza boxes stored on floor. CDI: Boxes relocated to shelf.
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 table legs of prep table by the blast chiller rusted in some areas.
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 blast chiller gasket in need of cleaning.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed floor tiles at front counter damaged and loose. Observed a couple of broken electrical outlet covers cracked and missing at prep cooler.