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NameSALSA`S
Address2015 AYRSLEY TOWN BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- *Observed - Raw Beef thawing on top shelf in Standing 2 Door RIC above multiple RTE foods. *CDI - PIC trained employee by discussing issue and having them relocate item to lower shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- *Observed - Metal container and Dicer with dried food debris stored clean on clean dish rack. *CDI - PIC relocated items to 3 compartment sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- *Observed - Cut Chicken and Steak below 135F stored at ambient temperature between Grill and Stove. *CDI - PIC had employee reheat item to above 165F before placing item onto TPHC. PIC stated they will utilize TPHC for these two items moving forward. PIC filled out written TPHC procedures onsite. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 - Cut Steaks and Cut Chicken Breast that were cut this morning above 41F cooling in Grill CH Drawers with little to no change after 45min. *CDI - PIC moved items to Standing RIF to blast chill items and improve cooling rate. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. *Observed - Scoop Handle for dry beans in contact with food product. Store to avoid possible contamination.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. *Observed - Wet Stacking of metal containers throughout clean dish rack. PIC pyramid stacked items to allow for proper air drying.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No *REPEAT* 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Both Gaskets tearing on 2 Door Standing RIC.