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NameFIESTA RESTAURANT
Address10916 BLACK DOG LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEHS has visited facility yesterday (8/9), discussed remaining items on transitional permit list, must be completed by 8/22, EHS will return to ensure these items have been properly fixed before moving status to K.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed opened employee drinks on prep countertops while employees are prepping food. Observed opened employee drink stored in walk in cooler on shelving, mixed in with retail products. CDI- drinks moved, EHS discussed proper drink storage.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed small prep unit not holding TCS foods at 41F or below, see temp chart. EHS spoke with PIC about unit, PIC stated she became aware that unit was malfunctioning yesterday, attempting to have fixed immediately. EHS discussed fixing unit, not using unit for any storage of TCS foods until properly functioning. CDI- food removed from unit, facility will avoid using for long term storage of foods until properly fixed. EHS will conduct compliance visit to ensure unit is fixed and holding TCS foods at 41F or below. 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 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 2x pans of carnitas labeled 8/1 to 8/5, observed 3x pans of cheese dip with same labels, have exceeded 7 day limit. CDI- products voluntarily discarded. 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 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a can of bug/insect killer spray stored on prep countertop, directly next to where employee was chopping cilantro on cutting board. CDI- chemical moved, EHS discussed proper chemical storage.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in kitchen during inspection. REPEAT. Note: air curtain is functional during todays inspection compared to previous, points left at half demerit as facility is attempted to remedy issue, may need to increase pest control service frequency. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead flys and dead bug on floors near back door.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and markings (specifically green individual ones), no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
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 minor cleaning needed on vents in walk in cooler.