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NameCOCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address6914 MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD
STE 100
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsFacility has a small commercial dehydrator present. Per PIC, limes for bar drinks are the only item being dehydrated.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf - Observed large knife stored in handsink near three compartment sink upon arrival. - CDI - Employee removed knife from sink.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. - P - Observed rice stored in WIC and salsa stored in RIC holding above 41F from cooling overnight (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 - REPEAT - Observed corn, white rice, chicken, and pork tamales stored in facility lacking date mark labels. PIC unaware of when white rice or pork tamales were prepared. PIC stated corn and chicken were prepared over the weekend. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded white rice and pork and appropriately labeled chicken and corn. 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 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed two spray bottles of chemicals identified as degreaser and bleach by PIC. - CDI - PIC appropriately labeled spray bottles.
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 - REPEAT - Observed salsa and rice not meet required cooling parameters while cooling overnight (see violation #20). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products. EHS discussed including active stirring in cooling methods as well as ensuring ice bath is high enough to surround product entirely. Utilize WIC for cooling as well. *NOTE: Risk control plan to be implemented at next routine inspection if issue persists. 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 .
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No Yes No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - REPEAT - Observed stickers on avocados stored in the prep top. Wash avocados prior to use and ensure sticker is removed during washing process.
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 food residue and debris buildup in bottom of reach-in freezer. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
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 cracked and missing floor tiles in kitchen. Repair/replace.