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NameEL SABOR DE MI TIERRA
Address3623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/7/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at parking lot of Tienda Latina El Rincon at 2125 Eastway DR., Charlotte, NC 28205.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 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 bacon stored over RTE cabbage in low boy cooler. CDI- PIC put raw bacon on bottom shelf. No active contamination observed. REPEAT For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Observed employee wash and rinse pan in 3 compartment sink but did not sanitize afterwards. CDI- Employee put pan back into 3 comp sink to wash,rinse, and sanitize before air drying. 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 .
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 shredded cabbage and creme cooling in flip top part of unit. CDI- EHS suggested to cool these foods in either chest freezer or stand up reach in cooler to promote faster cooling. REPEAT Note: Per permit conditions, cooling is to be done after prep at the commissary; cooling of prepared TCS foods on MFU is not permitted. Cool all TCS food items to 41F or below prior to storing food on MFU. 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 .
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door and serving window open during inspection. CDI- PIC closed door and window. EHS suggested installing screens to protect MFU from pests. REPEAT
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed scrambled eggs stored in grocery bag inside of steam well. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded bag of scrambled eggs.
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 black buildup inside of gaskets for reach in refrigeration units. Clean.