Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018844
Restaurant Name La Unica Super Center
Phone Number +17045525651
Last Inspection Date 2018-10-31
Last Inspection Score 94

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-11-08 followup
2018-10-31 94 routine
2018-09-06 87 routine
2018-06-06 90 routine
2018-01-05 93 routine
2017-10-20 followup
2017-10-11 87 routine
2017-07-21 91 routine
2017-05-08 94 routine
2017-04-28 initial
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-31 54 general comment:6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed cell phone, purse, and jackets stored on prep surface inside kitchen.
2018-10-31 53 repeat: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. observed cleaning needed on walls at cook area.
2018-10-31 47 repeat:4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning need on tracks at meat case and shelving inside walk-in cooler. observed food debris on flip top cooler gasket.
2018-10-31 36 repeat:6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed fruit flies in kitchen at back storage area. facility continues to receive monthly pest service and has improved. no roaches observed on this inspection today.
2018-10-31 21 repeat: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 inside walk-in cooler a pan of barbacoa dated 10/24/18 and cups of salsa inside flip top
2018-10-31 14 repeat:4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf. observed food debris/build-up inside grinder and grinder parts and slicer. both pieces of equipment had not been used today. cdi: taken apart and clean
2018-10-31 8 general comment:5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf. observed handsink at cook area blocked. cdi: handsink made accessible. 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each han
2018-09-06 1 2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation. -pf. observed no pic present. cdi: pic later showed up towards middle of inspection.2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed no certified f
2018-09-06 6 repeat:2-301.14 wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -p. observed employee handling raw meat then return to cooking duties without washing hands in between. cdi: employee directed to properly wash hands.
2018-09-06 14 repeat:4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf. observed food debris remaining on slicer that had not been used today. cdi: slicer was cleaned.
2018-09-06 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed salsa verde sitting out on counter at 54 deg f. observed raw chicken sitting out on shelf below prep table. minimize time tcs foods are out during prep. cdi: items were returne
2018-09-06 21 repeat:3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf. observed pinto beans made on 9-2 and 2 pans of barbacola made yesterday without a date inside walk-in cooler. cdi: properly dated.
2018-09-06 36 repeat:6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed live roach inside meat case. pest control company will be notified for treatment today. pest treatment is received monthly. observed fruit flies present at back area of
2018-09-06 37 repeat:3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed several foods stored on floor in boxes inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
2018-09-06 39 general comment:3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter that were not in use.
2018-09-06 45 repeat:4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed broken saw machine in kitchen and 3-door reach-in cooler stored at back of kitchen. repair for use or remove from facility.
2018-09-06 47 general comment:4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning needed on cooking equipment, inside meat case, and shelving inside walk-in cooler.
2018-09-06 53 repeat: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 hole in wall at cooking area. observed various areas inside department
2018-06-06 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed no certified food protection manager present.
2018-06-06 4 general comment:2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed personal employee drinks stored on counter surfaces in establishment. cdi: by relocating/discarding.
2018-06-06 6 general comment: 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 wash hands for only a few seconds then recontaminate hands by
2018-06-06 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed a large pot of cooked carnitas stored below raw chicken inside walk-in cooler. cdi: by rearranging storage order
2018-06-06 14 repeat:4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf. observed saw machine and slicer in meat department that were last used yesterday with food debris/build-up present. cdi: broken down to be cleaned befo
2018-06-06 18 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 45f. -p. observed large pot of beans cooling from yesterday at 66 deg f inside walk-in cooler. cdi: by discarding.
2018-06-06 21 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 2 packets of ham in deli case dated for 5/21 and 5/22 that had exceeded 7 day expiration. cdi:
2018-06-06 2 general comment:2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -pf. through questioning of one employee, he informed me that he had no knowledge of the employee health policy an
2018-06-06 36 general comment:6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed roach activity(1 roach crawling on wall) in kitchen area close to meat prep area. cdi: by calling pest company for pest service. pest treatment is received acc
2018-06-06 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed several boxes of food stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. cdi: by removing off of floor.
2018-06-06 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed single service trays stored on floor of back area.
2018-06-06 45 general comment:4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed broken saw machine and 3-door reach-in cooler stored at back of kitchen. repair for use or removed from facility.
2018-06-06 53 general comment: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 hole in wall at cooking area. observed various areas inside de
2018-06-06 31 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 large covered stock pot of beans inside walk-in that had cooled in large
2018-01-05 52 5-501.111 area, enclosures and receptacles, good repair - c observed dumpster enclosure has no door. -0 points-
2018-01-05 51 5-501.17 provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. observed both restrooms used by both sexes so covered receptacle required. -0 points-
2018-01-05 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf observed 7 mares seafood mix with no consumer advisory . cdi provided consumer advisory for this product.
2018-01-05 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed ribs, gizzards, shrimp, pork, barbacoa and carnitas at less than 135 degrees. cdi reheated see chart above.
2018-01-05 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p observed dishes being washed manually with two vats of sanitizer and no vat of soapy water . cdi explained proper three comp sink setup and pic had empl
2018-01-05 8 5-202.12 provide at least 100f water at handsinks. -pf observed hot water at rear hand sink had been shut off. cdi hot water turned back on and reached 115 degrees. repeat violation.
2017-10-11 1 2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation. -pf pic with ceritification not on site during inspection -0 point deduction facility still in 210 day period to obatain certification.
2017-10-11 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -pfobserved no employee health policy in use at facility. cdi provided employee health policy in spanish. 10 day verification re
2017-10-11 8 5-205.11 using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance - pf observed handwash in meat area not functional and in need of repair. 10 day verification required.
2017-10-11 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed chorizo seco sausage made on site at 74 degrees. cdi placed on time as public health control. observed carnitas, ribs and chicken left in hot holding unit overnight with no
2017-10-11 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p observed meat saw not being cleaned at required intervals (4 hours) and not being cleaned between species as required. cdi advised employees on frequen
2017-10-11 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed gnats throughout back storage area of facility. repeat violation. observed numerous dead cockroaches but observed no live roaches. gnats are repeat violation.
2017-10-11 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed plumbing in need of repair on handwash in meat market area.
2017-10-11 53 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. observed vents throughout food areas in need of cleaning
2017-10-11 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed two different types of salsa roja, salsa verde, ham, head cheese, and campesino cheese without date marking. cdi pic labeled prod
2017-07-21 18 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 45f. -p observed rice in walk in cooled from yesterday at 59 degrees. cdi discarded.
2017-07-21 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed bbq beef, leg quarters, chicken wings , and carnitas held at less than 135 degrees. cdi reheated all products see chart above.
2017-07-21 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed shrimp in display case at 48 degrees and out greater than 24 hours. cdi discarded.
2017-07-21 31 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 rice cooled in heavy cooking pot and covered . cdi discarded and discus
2017-07-21 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed ham , head cheese, and queso fresco with no date marks in meat case. cdi all products labeled .
2017-07-21 45 4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. observed cutting board on small prep unit in need of replacement or resurfacing. -0 points-
2017-07-21 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed shelving in walk in cooler soiled with food debris and in need of cleaning.
2017-07-21 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed numerous gnats in seafood prep area.
2017-05-08 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -pf observed no employee health policy in place. cdi provided forms for employee health policy and explained their use to pic.
2017-05-08 53 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. observed wall behind microwave in hot holding area in ne
2017-05-08 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed beans , ham , pork head cheese, and turkey ham open without date labels. cdi labeled products.
2017-05-08 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed blade of meat saw with food debris as wells as slicer, knives and pans with grease film. cdi rewashed all food contact surfaces.
2017-05-08 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw beef and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. cdi reordered storage.
2017-05-08 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed facility does not have a certified food protection manager on site. -0 points due to facility still being within 210 day window to obtain serve safe or other
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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