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NameMARIA`S GRILL
Address2801 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsFacility uses yellow food coloring. Facility fully cooks chicken wings prior to cooling and placing in reach in cooler.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 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 steak and fish stored over fully cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. CDI: Items reorganized. Observed raw shell eggs stored in top of prep unit in a bowl above RTE items. CDI: Eggs relocated. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over container of pudding. CDI: Pudding voluntarily discarded. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed grilled onions and hotdogs holding in reach in above 41F. CDI: Items voluntarily discarded. All other items in unit holding at 41F and below. PIC was unsure if items were held out during prep or something else had happened before they were placed in the cooler. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one spray bottle with what employee identified as degreaser with no label. CDI: Bottle labeled.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some dead pests in closet with air handler and closets in the bathrooms. Ensure thorough cleaning of these areas and monitoring. Facility has a pest control company who makes routine visits in place. No live pests noted today.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving in areas throughout facility including in the walk in cooler, in dry storage, and on the cart between stove and flat top grill. Observed shelving lined with cardboard throughout facility. Ensure proper shelf liners that can be washed, rinsed, and sanitized, are used as necessary. Observed previously repainted shelves at the dish area peeling. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken gasket on walk in cooler door.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Multiple non food-contact (NFC) surfaces in need of cleaning; gaskets, top of ovens, side of grills, shelves, insides of coolers, microwave on the line, small crevices of dish racks etc. REPEAT VIOLATION 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed heavy carbonization and build up on sheet pans and muffin tins stored as clean.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed spray arm at pre-wash below flood rim level. CDI: Arm placed back. Ensure hose is never left below flood rim. EHS recommended installing a longer spring to bring the hose up further. Observed pistol grip sprayer attached to hose with no high pressure back flow at mop sink. CDI: Water turned off and pressure released. PIC stated they will look into a high pressure back flow for the hose connection.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. Observed absorbent ceiling tile near 3-comp sink.