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NameTAQUERIA ROSITA Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address10916 BLACK DOG LN Restaurants: 
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CHARLOTTE NC 28214
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Premise Type3 - Mobile FoodMobile Food Units, Push carts, Tattoo Parlors: 
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 4/6/2018 
Final Score @ Grade
90
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General Comments
Violations 
Critical Violations SHOWN in RED   
NA=Not Applicable  NO=Not Observed  CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description NANOCDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf- Observed water cooler stored inside of the hand sink. CDI- Item moved and EHS re-educated PIC on the hand sink is only used for hand washing.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P- Observed several plastic containers, metal containers and utensils stored clean with minor food debris and sticker residue on them. CDI- Items were moved to one comp sink and PIC stated the items would be cleaned at the commissary later tonight and before use tomorrow.
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures No No Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- REPEAT- Observed rice (120F), beans (116F), and tamales (81F) all below 135F. CDI- PIC reheated the rice and beans to 165F or above. PIC voluntarily discarded the tamales.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No No Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf- REPEAT- Observed salsa, hot dog, ham, pork, ground beef, lingua and steak without dates. According to the PIC the items were prepared yesterday. CDI- PIC was able to back date the items.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. -P- Observed sanitizer being used on a prep surface well above 200 ppm Cl. When tested the sanitizer bleached the test strip. CDI- PIC added water to the sanitizer and brought the concentration to 150 ppm Cl.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No 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 a large stock pot of beans and a large container of steak being cooled in the reach in cooler. CDI- PIC reheated the items to well above 165F since PIC stated the items had only been cooling for twenty minutes. NOTE: Permit states - -The MOBILE FOOD UNIT/PUSHCART will report to the commissary for the purpose of food preparation where applicable; restocking supplies; servicing and required cleaning each day the unit operates. Cold holding equipment should only be used for cold holding. The process of cooling should be completed at the commissary.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf- Observed no thin probe thermometer available for use. A VR will occur no later than 4/15/18 to ensure the unit obtains a thin probe thermometer.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.-REPEAT- Observed side window open and door open during the inspection without a barrier from insects and rodents. NOTE: Point deduction did not increase with this being a low risk, stagnant, violation. PIC has fly screen on unit, just not in place. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.- Observed small flies throughout the unit.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.- Observed PIC preparing food without a head cover.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf- Observed no sanitizer test kit available for use. A VR will occur no later than 4/15/18 to ensure unit obtains a sanitizer test kit.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.- REPEAT- Observed roof vent and hard to reach areas in need of cleaning do to dirt and minor food debris build up. Hard to reach areas are underneath and behind equipment.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.- Observed employee food stored above retail food.