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NameMAR & TIERRA RESTAURANT
Address4426 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/12/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsObserved fading labels on spray bottles. EHS recommended PIC write names directly on spray bottles instead of labels as labels were getting wet and falling off. Observed utensils stored in sanitizer water. PIC stated that she understood EHS to say (at last inspection) that items needed to be stored in sanitizer water. EHS explained proper storage of in-use utensils. EHS educated PIC on not filling prep unit containers so high and storing squeeze bottles on bottom of unit or not filling them up as much in order for items to properly maintain temperatures.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw eggs stored over pineapple juice and coconut milk in lowboy. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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.- Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -1.5- **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT** For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P.- Observed raw marinated chicken prepared yesterday between 45-47F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -3- For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in prep units above 41F. Per PIC, unit was opened during rush hour. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC to cool back down. **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT.** **REPEAT** -1.5- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 1 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- Observed raw marinated chicken prepared yesterday above 41F. Chicken was found cooling in large bus tubs, stacked on top of each other with lids and stacked on top of other bus tubs. Observed cut cabbage cooling in WIC with lid. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lid on cabbage and discarded of raw chicken. **REPEAT** -1- 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf- Observed raw meat thawing in prep sink with no running water. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper thawing methods and PIC placed items in WIC. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed bowl stored in rice for scooping. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on using utensils with handles and ensuring that handle is stored above food. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 floor tiles coming up near front of house handwashing sink. Repair. -0-