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La Casita Mexicana


7039 Knightdale BLVD
KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545

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La Casita Mexicana
Location: 7039 Knightdale BLVD KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 06/06/2024
Score: 94.5

#  Comments Points
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority - Many foods in walk-in cooler and refrigerated make line top and its drawers were above 41F (see temperature chart)...Unless actively preparing, properly cooling or using time as a public health control, cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less...Maintain cold TCS* foods at 41F or less...Not corrected during inspection. PIC called refrigeration company to evaluate/repair/maintain units. 1.5
28. 7-102.11; Priority Foundation - Two buckets of wiping cloth sanitizer and one bottle with liquid in it were not labeled...Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers shall be labeled with common name of products inside...CDI by labeling buckets and bottle. 1.0
28. 7-201.11; Priority - Bags of hand soap were stored above clean wiping cloths and dry foods (onions, etc.) and hand sanitizer was stored above clean disposable aluminum pans...Chemicals shall be stored to prevent contamination of food and clean equipment, utensils, single service disposable food/beverage containers and clean linens...CDI by properly storing chemicals. 0.0
33. 4-301.11; Priority Foundation - Walk-in cooler and refrigerated make line top were not maintaining TCS* foods at 41F or less...Equipment for cooling and cold holding TCS* foods shall be sufficient in number and capacity to maintain proper temperatures...Provide maintenance/repair on the units above to maintain cold TCS* foods at 41F or less...Not corrected during inspection. 0.5
39. 3-305.11; Core - Many bottles/cans of water and other beverages in plastic wrap or cardboard or were stored directly on floor (floor was wet in some areas)...Food/beverages shall be protected from contamination by storing them at least 6 inches above floor...Elevate beverages at least 6 inches above floor. Cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. 1.0
39. 3-305.12; Core - Bottles of water/beverages were stored directly under leaking ice machine drain line...Food shall not be stored under leaking water lines or lines where water has condensed...Do not store food/beverages under drain lines or waste lines. 0.0
40. 2-303.11; Core - One food worker had dangling bracelets on wrist...Except for a plain ring, while preparing food, food employees shall not wear jewelry on their arms and hands...Instruct food worker to remove jewelry from hands and arms except for a plain ring. 0.0
40. 2-402.11; Core - At least one worker had facial hair...Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints that cover body hair to effectively keep hair from contacting exposed food and clean equipment and utensils...Instruct worker to don required hair restraints. 0.0
41. 3-304.14; Core - Several wiping cloth buckets with sanitizer had chlorine concentration less than 50 ppm. One wiping cloth was hanging over side of sanitizer bucket...Moist or soiled wiping cloths shall be kept in approved clean sanitizer between uses...CDI by replacing with correct concentration sanitizer and keeping cloths down inside sanitizer. 0.5
45. 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core - Some plastic knives, beverage cups and beverage lids were not protected...Single service disposable food/beverage containers shall be protected from contamination...Keep knives with handles up and beverage cups in approved dispensers or in plastic sleeves pulled up to rims of top cups on stacks and beverage lids inverted (food contact sides down). 0.5
47. 4-501.11; Core - Some wire shelves were rusty or peeling...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair...Replace damaged/rusty shelves with similar approved shelving. NOTE: DO NOT paint rusty or peeling shelves--they must be replaced. 0.0
53. 5-501.17; Core - Women's bathroom had no covered trash can/receptacle...Toilet rooms used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle/trash can for sanitary disposal...Provide required covered trash can/receptacle. 0.0
54. 5-501.114; Core - One dumpster's drain hole had no plug...Trash/recycle receptacles with drains shall have plugs in place...Replace missing plug. 0.0
55. 6-501.11; Core - Ice was accumulated on floor in walk-in freezer. Women's room had some stained ceiling tiles (possible leaks)...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Replace leaking/condensing pipes in freezer. Ensure all leaks have been repaired above women's bathroom. 0.5
55. 6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled/dusty ceiling vent grates in kitchen and long bathroom hallway. Some ceiling tiles were stained in women's bathroom...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase vent cleaning frequency, and replace stained ceiling tiles. 0.0
General Comments
TCS* foods: Time-temperature control for safety foods...CFPM: Rubicela Mora, Exp. 12-3-2026...NOTE: Facility cooks and cools many TCS* foods: rice, refried beans, beef, chicken, pork. Recommend changing risk category from 3 to 4...Verification visit to be done on Friday, 6-7-2024, to evaluate completion of Items #22 and 33 on this report.
Follow-Up: 06/16/2024
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La Casita Mexicana
Location: 7039 Knightdale BLVD KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 02/05/2024
Score: 99

#  Comments Points
44. 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Clean knives were being stored above the dirty dish area with dirty dishes piled so high they were touching them. Also, cilantro that was being dried was being stored directly above clean utensils.- Clean equipment and utensils shall be protected from splash and dust, and shall be in a clean, dry location.- Please find a new way to store dishes so they do not get contaminated. 0.5
56. 6-305.11; Core; Employee personal bag being stored directly on type of sugar and flour bins.- Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEES' clothing and other possessions.- Please make sure that employees have a designated area for their personal belongings. 0.5
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La Casita Mexicana
Location: 7039 Knightdale BLVD KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 03/06/2023
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
37. 3-302.12; Core - Bottles of cooking oil were not labeled...Unlabeled containers of foods not easily recognizable must be labeled with the common name of food...Properly label food bottles to denote contents. 0.0
40. 2-402.11; Core - One food worker had a beard that was not covered...Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hair coverings, nets or beard restraints...Instruct worker to wear beard restraint. 0.0
47. 4-501.11; Core - Several wire shelves were rusty and/or peeling...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment. NOTE: Do not paint rusty or peeling shelves--they must be replaced. 0.5
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core - Protective plastic on upright freezer exterior was peeling/damaged...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean...Remove plastic from freezer exteriors. 0.0
54. 5-501.114; Core - Dumpster drain plug was missing...Trash/recycling receptacles with drains shall have plugs in place...Replace missing dumpster plug. NOTE: Inform landlord of drain plug requirement to meet health department regulations. 0.5
55. 6-501.11; Core - Some kitchen walls and wall corners were peeling or damaged (including in hall by bathrooms). Wall paneling (FRP) in some areas was not secured with molding or plastic stripping...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Repair damaged surfaces above, and replace plastic stripping where needed (caulk where needed). 0.5
55. 6-501.12; Core - Ceiling vent grate in back hallway was dusty...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of vent grate. 0.0
56. 6-305.11; Core - A few employee jackets were hanging on shelf above/near clean equipment...Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for storage of employees' clothing and other possessions...CDI by removing jackets from shelf. 0.5
General Comments
DISCUSSION: Remind workers on proper handwashing and when to wash hands...>>>Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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La Casita Mexicana
Location: 7039 Knightdale BLVD KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 11/14/2022
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
40. 2-402.11; Core - One food worker had a beard that was not covered...Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hair coverings, nets or beard restraints...Instruct worker to wear beard restraint. 0.0
43. 3-304.12; Core - Small plastic sauce cup (with no handle) was in container with dry food...Between use dispensing utensils shall be stored with handle extending out of food...Remove plastic cup from food and use scoop with extended handle. 0.0
47. 4-501.11; Core - Several wire shelves were rusty and/or peeling. Upright freezer had some ice accumulation on interior top and back wall...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment, and repair freezer condensation leaks. NOTE: Do not paint rusty or peeling shelves--they must be replaced. 0.5
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core - Walk-in cooler/freezer door edges and handle backsides were soiled. Protective plastic on upright freezer exterior was peeling/damaged...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean...Clean the soiled equipment, and remove plastic from freezer exteriors. 0.0
54. 5-501.114; Core - Dumpster drain plug was missing...Trash/recycling receptacles with drains shall have plugs in place...Replace missing dumpster plug. 0.5
55. 6-501.11; Core - Some kitchen walls and wall corners were peeling or damaged. Wall paneling (FRP) in some areas was not secured with molding or plastic stripping. Mop sink faucet hot water knob was leaking...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Repair damaged surfaces above, replace plastic stripping where needed (caulk where needed), and repair mop faucet leak. 0.5
55. 6-501.12; Core - Ceiling vent grate in back hallway was dusty, and a few kitchen wall surfaces and floor drains were soiled...Physical facilities shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above. 0.0
General Comments
>>>Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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La Casita Mexicana
Location: 7039 Knightdale BLVD KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 07/12/2022
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
28. 7-102.11; Priority Foundation - Spray bottle with bleach was not labeled...Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers shall be labeled with common name of product inside...CDI by labeling bottle. 0.0
37. 3-302.12; Core - Some bottles, containers and bags of condiments/cooking oil and spices were not labeled...Unlabeled containers of foods not easily recognizable must be labeled with the common name of food...Properly label food containers to denote contents. 1.0
47. 4-501.11; Core - Some wire shelves were starting to rust and peel. Upright freezer had large accumulation of ice on interior bottom...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment. NOTE: Do not paint rusty or peeling shelves--they must be replaced. Repair freezer condensation leaks so ice does not accumulate inside. 0.5
55. 6-501.11; Core - Mop sink hot water knob was leaking, Ice was accumulated on walk-in freezer ceiling grate and on floor. ..Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Repair hot water knob leak, and repair freezer leaking condenser that is causing ice to accumulate. 0.5
55. 6-501.12; Core - Ceiling vent grate in back hallway leading to bathrooms was dusty...Physical facilities shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of vent grate. 0.0
General Comments
OFFICE USE ONLY: Facility cooks and cools beef, pork, chicken, rice, beans. Recommend facility's risk category be changed from 3 to 4...>>>Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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La Casita Mexicana
Location: 7039 Knightdale BLVD KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/04/2022
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
28. 7-202.11; Priority Foundation - Observed aerosol can of Hot Shot that is labeled for residential use for pest control...Only those approved toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of establishment for the control of insects and rodents shall be allowed in facility...CDI by removing Hot Shot from use. Only use pesticides approved for commercial food service establishments or use a professional commercial pest control company. 0.0
39. 3-306.11; Priority - Habanero (cut vegetables in vinegar) on self-service counter was in lidded container with no sneeze guard over it...Food on display shall be protected from contamination by use of overhead sneeze guard or other effective means...CDI by removing container of habanero from self-serve counter. 0.0
41. 3-304.14; Core - In dining area, sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths had chlorine concentration of 25 ppm (must be 50-200 ppm chlorine)...Moist or soiled wiping cloths shall be kept inside approved clean sanitizer between uses...CDI by providing sanitizer with correct chlorine concentration. 0.5
45. 4-904.11; Core - Take out food container was stored with food contact sides up and unprotected. Disposable utensils were in plastic bag with handles going in different directions...Single service disposable food/beverage containers and articles shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so contamination of food and lip-contact surfaces is prevented...CDI by properly storing disposable food container and utensils. 0.5
47. 4-501.11; Core - Some wire shelves were starting to rust and peel...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment. NOTE: Do not paint rusty or peeling shelves--they must be replaced. 0.0
55. 6-501.11; Core - Mop sink hot water knob was leaking, and drain pipe was leaking under 2-comp food prep sink. Small holes were in walls. Ice was accumulated on walk-in freezer floor...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Repair hot water knob and drain pipe leaks, and seal wall holes. Repair leaking condenser that is causing ice to accumulate. 0.5
55. 6-501.12; Core - Some vent hood filters above cooking line were soiled...Physical facilities shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of hood filters. 0.0
General Comments
>>>Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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La Casita Mexicana
Location: 7039 Knightdale BLVD KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 02/28/2022
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
28. 7-204.11; Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer (QA) in spray bottle was greater than 400 ppm (test strip turned blue)...Chemical sanitizers applied to food contact surfaces shall meet requirements of 40 CFR 180.940 and not exceed allowable concentration levels...CDI by diluting sanitizer to proper level. 1.0
37. 3-302.12; Core - Some bottles of sauces were not labeled with the name of their contents...Unlabeled containers of foods not easily recognizable must be labeled with the common name of food...Label sauce bottles with names of their contents. 0.0
39. 3-306.11; Priority - Habanero (cut vegetables in vinegar) on self-service counter was in lidded container with no sneeze guard over it...Food on display shall be protected from contamination by use of overhead sneeze guard or other effective means...CDI by removing container of habanero from self-serve counter. 0.0
41. 3-304.14; Core - Two sanitizer buckets were on floor, and moist wiping cloth was hanging over side of one bucket...Moist or soiled wiping cloths shall be kept down inside approved clean sanitizer between uses, and sanitizer buckets shall be stored above floor...Store wiping cloths and sanitizer buckets as stated above. 0.5
43. 3-304.12; Core - Found styrofoam bowl and another disposable bowl without handle in containers with dry foods...Dispensing utensils shall be stored with handles above top of food within containers (must have extended handle)...CDI by removing bowls from foods. 0.5
47. 4-501.11; Core - Some wire shelves were starting to rust and peel...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved equipment. NOTE: Do not paint rusty or peeling shelves--they must be replaced. 0.0
55. 6-501.11; Core - Ice was accumulated on walk-in freezer ceiling grate edges and floor...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Repair leaking condenser that is causing ice to accumulate. 0.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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