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NameZAPATAS CANTINA
Address19905 WEST CATAWBA AV
UNIT 102
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/18/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsNon-compliant items from transitional permit still in need of correcting include: 1. DONE 2. REMOVE STICKY PLASTIC COVERING ON NEW EQUIPMENT. 3. DONE 4. DONE 5. CLEAN/ORGANIZE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-201.11(E) Ensure food employees report illnesses, symptoms and exposure. -Pf Observed no written EH policy for "big 6" illnesses. CDI: EHS provided copy of EH policy to PIC via email and staff signed.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed shredded chicken, black beans, and pintos being held below 135F in steam wells. PIC stated product reheated between 10am-11am. CDI: Education provided and food employee reheated products on stove.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 tilapia cooling on red plate covered/sealed with plastic wrap. PIC stated product prepared between 10am-10:30am. CDI: Education provided and product vented for rapid cooling.