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NameLATINO GRILL
Address4601 SUNSET RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed salsa verde in prep unit temping above 41F. PIC stated salsa had been used at grill on today. CDI- PIC removed item to cool to 41 in WIC. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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. Observed shredded lettuce in 2D reach-in without a date. Observed sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and salsas in flip top and prep unit without dates. PIC stated items in CH unit were brought from dated TCS items in 2D reach-in. CDI- PIC marked dates on all TCS items being held for more than 24hrs. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P. Observed household pesticide “orthene: fire ant killer” being used in facility. EHS educated PIC on commercially approved items. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed bottle of sanitizer for food-contact surfaces above 200ppm. CDI- PIC diluted solution to 100ppm.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed small bowl being used as a scoop for flour near WIC. CDI- PIC removed bowl. *REPEAT*
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed four household use only blenders being used to prep teas and salsas.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employees person food being stored with facility’s food in RIC near kitchen entrance.