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NameLA ROMERO TAQUERIA AND JUICE BAR Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address6301 SOUTH BV Restaurants: 
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CHARLOTTE NC 28217
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Premise Type1 - RestaurantMobile Food Units, Push carts, Tattoo Parlors: 
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 5/24/2018 
Final Score @ Grade
76.50 C
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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
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No No No 2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed no control over handwashing, storage, cooling methods, temperatures, and allow worker from next door come in kitchen to make personal drink. 2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed employee with expired servsafe certificate.
2 0 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. No No Yes No No 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed employees with little to no knowledge of the major illnesses and symptoms. CDI by education and provided EHP policy.
6 4 Hands clean and properly washed No No Yes Yes No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF Observed employee wash hands in 3 comp sink. CDI employee washed in handsink. 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-P Observed employee rinse hands in handsink and return to food prep. CDI hands washed. 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P Observed employee clean countertops and continue put on gloves to prepare food. CDI hands washed. Repeat.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed No No Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-P Observed employee handle cabbage with bare hands. CDI cabbage discarded.
8 1 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 employee rinse plastic container and aloe plant stored in handsink. CDI procedure ceased. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwash signs at handsinks. CDI handwash sign provided.
13 3 Food separated and protected No No Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw hamburger stored above raw steak. CDI items relocated. Repeat. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed crab legs, lengua, hot dogs, and other food items uncovered in facility. CDI items covered. Repeat. 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employees using gloves for more than one task. CDI hands washed. Repeat.
17 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding No No Yes No No 3-403.11 (C ) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P NOT A VIOLATION Observed facility reheat rice in rice cooker and temperature only increased 30F after 1 hour. CDI rice reheated on stove to 203F. Suggest reheating rice on stove then store in rice cooker.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures No No Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 45F within 4 hours. -P Observed cabbage at 50F from the night before. CDI item discarded.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed prep top holding TCS items above 45F. CDI items discarded. Observed mayo on counter from the morning at 72F. CDI item discarded. Repeat. Verification required.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No No Yes No 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 Observed hotdogs, cut cantelope, diced watermelon, cabbage, spinach, corn, milk, ham, shrimp, and yuca not dated. CDI items dated.
23 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes Yes Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed raw eggs that were undercooked on the menu and not asterisk. Also facility missing disclaimer (These items are raw or undercooked)
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed soapy water, sanitizer, degreaser, window cleaner and other chemicals not labeled. CDI items labeled.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No 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 Observed refried beans packed in shallow container for cooling. CDI items split up to allow proper circulation. Observed cabbage that was in a deep metal container and covered while cooling. CDI item discarded. Repeat.
35 2 Food properly labeled: original container No No No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed sugar, flour, seasonings, and other food items. Repeat.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed corn in rice cooker that was stored on the floor.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No No No 3-304.12 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. Observed handles stored in multiple food items and in ice bins.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets in need of repair in units.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed interior in reach in units, fans, and walk in with blood splatter from whole pigs stored in unit. Repeat.