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NameEL PAISANO
Address5846 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/9/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC with active ANSI food protection manager certification arrived at end of inspection. PIC with active ANSI food protection manager certification must be present during all hours of operation. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Opened package of ham, opened package of hot dogs, and bag of pulled chicken in upright cooler missing prep date labels. Salsas in other reach-in cooler missing prep date labels. TCS RTE foods must be labeled with prep date, and must be discarded or used within 7 days of preparation. REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Roaches observed around 3-compartment sink, near chip warmer, and on dish machine. Establishment needs to increase frequency of pest control treatments to free the establishment of pests.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths were being stored in prep sink. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when in between uses or place in soiled linen container to be washed. 0 pts.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Blenders in kitchen are for household use only. Acquire commercial blender and remove domestic blenders from establishment. // 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Shelves in upright cooler are rusted and need to be replaced. Grate missing in walk-in cooler (REPEAT). 0 pts.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Floor and wall damage present throughout kitchen. 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. Floors and walls need to be cleaned throughout, especially underneath equipment. REPEAT // 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Remove broken equipment that is no longer used, such as the 2 sandwich coolers and the cheese grater.