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NameMARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address10056 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/9/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 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)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed a box of raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in the WIC. CDI: PIC re-arranged storage order of eggs. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed multiple sanitizer buckets holding in-use wiping cloths reading at 0 ppm. CDI: PIC emptied sanitizer buckets and refilled with properly concentrated sanitizer. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup on the interior of the ice machine. EHS advised to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed multiple large bins of non-TCS foods that had scoop handles submerged in the food product. REPEAT VIOLATION.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple metal pans and plastic containers stacked wet and stored in the clean dish rack. CDI: PIC separated all pans to allow proper air-drying. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a large dehydrator that was labeled as "For Household Use Only" stored near the prep area in the kitchen. PIC stated that the dehydrator is used to dehydrate various fruits used for garnishes in bar drinks. Observed a grinder and two other miscellaneous pieces of unapproved equipment that is not used being stored in the prep area in the kitchen. Previously told PIC to remove these equipment from the facility. REPEAT VIOLATION.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.18 Maintain wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed rinse solution and sanitizing solution in the 3-compartment sink heavily soiled with food debris and grease. EHS advised PIC to keep 3-compartment sink clean and free of residue and to increase cleaning frequency.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed no drain plug in the dumpster. EHS advised PIC to call the dumpster company to have drain plug replaced.