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NameLA COSTENITA MEXICAN
Address531 AKRON DR
 
City/State/ZIP
WINSTON SALEM NC 27105
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyForsyth
Inspection Date 1/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsDuring the time of the inspection the dishmachine and ice machine were not operating.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 The Person-In-Charge(C). PIC did not have their Certified Food Protection Manager certification. the PIC shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. No deduction at this time as establishment is within thier initial 210 days of permitting. Deduction will be taken for inspections that occur after 4/15/25.
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-201.11 (A), B), (C), and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P). No employee health reporting agreement available at establishment. Ensure food employees understand when to report illnesses, symptoms and exposure. CDI - current policy left with PIC
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf). Establishment did not have procedures addressing cleaning up of vomit/diarrhea. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. CDI - REHS provided procedures.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf), Hand sink by prep sink had no hand soap. Handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap. CDI: PIC refilled soap dispenser.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P). Freezer by flip top unit had raw hamburger patties stored above hot pockets. Raw chicken tenders stored with french fries, and other various raw animal foods (fish, shrimp) stored with other ready to eat foods (pre cooked chicken wings, raw chicken legs stored over produce in produce walk in. Foods shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animals foods from ready to eat foods. CDI: Food employee corrected foods to correct storage order.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14. Cooling. Queso and Salsa Verde made yesterday was temped between 52F-53F. Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded foods.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P). In the make unit cut lettuce, diced tomatoes, Pico and bacon temped between 48F and 50F due to make unit not operating. TCS foods shall be held at 41F or below or 135F or above. CDI - all TCS foods were voluntarily discarded.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf)//3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P). Several TCS Ready to eat foods being date marked for 8 days. The day of preparation or opening of package is considered Day 1, then add 6 additional days for a total of 7 days. Elote in reach in unit was dated 12/30 and should have been discarded 1/5/25. Ensure foods are discarded once they have reached or surpassed the 7 day hold. CDI - food labels were corrected and elote was discarded.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf). Menu offers eggs cooked to order but does not have consumer advisory. Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. Disclosure should identify the menu item that is offered raw or undercooked, i.e. "cooked to order", or asterisked on the menu, drawing the customers' attention to another asterisk on the menu stating the item is offered raw or undercooked. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods to a footnote that says "Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Verification of menu consumer advisory required no later than 1/17/25. REHS email provided if PIC would like to send draft for review prior to printing.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf). Fabuloso stored in spray bottle labeled Sanitizer. Ensure chemicals removed from original containers are labeled with the correct common name. Do not reuse the bottle for sanitizer since a different chemical has now been in the bottle. CDI - Chemical removed from bottle and education with PIC.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf). Salsa Verde and Queso both prepared yesterday 1/6/25 were stored in tall plastic containers, tightly sealed with lids. Use cooling methods that will rapidly cool items such as adding ice as an ingredient, loosely covering or venting, small/shallow metal pans, and using rapid cooling equipment such as the walk in freezer. CDI - These foods had not cooled overnight and were voluntarily discarded. 4-301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities - Equipment (Pf). Make unit was not operating due to lack of power. All TCS foods in make unit were above 41F. Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. CDI - staff were able to get make unit working again and ambient reached 34.8F before the end of the inspection.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C). Chicharrons stored in reach in unit were stored in to-go bags. Store foods in containers approved for food contact.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C). One bucket of wiping cloths had soiled/cloudy solution. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C). Two containers of cooked rice (hot holding and in walk in unit) had small bowls used as scoops in the product. Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C). Some utensils/single service articles were stacked wet (on shelf near hand washing sink). Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 (B) Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Substantial leak at hot water faucet at outdoor can wash. Plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (P). Both hot and cold water faucets on outdoor mop sink need adequate backflow prevention on each. Verification of proper backflow prevention required no later than Friday, 1/10/25.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C). Ladies employee restroom is lacking a covered trash receptacle. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C). One lid open on dumpster. Keep dumpster lids and doors closed. 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C). Same dumpster that was open is lacking a drain plug. Contact dumpster company for drain plug.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C). Both employee restrooms need detailed cleaning on the walls and stall partitions/doors. Clean physical facilities at a frequency to maintain clean.