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NameSUPERMERCADO EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT/MARKET
Address6301 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General CommentsFacility must remove propane tank from the kitchen.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed food employee touching face and moving trash can around kitchen. Food employee then returned to prep area to begin prep of cactus. CDI - EHS and PIC intervened Food employee washed hands properly and donned new gloves.
11 0 Food obtained from approved source No No No 3-201.11 (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw meat and poultry as specified in Law. Observed individually packaged ground beef with no safe handling instructions on stickers. EHS will follow-up.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shrimp above RTE soups inside the WIC. Observed raw fish, not in original packaging stored above RTE tamales inside the WIC. CDI - Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed slicer stored as clean, with food debris on the food contact surfaces. Observed metal pans stored as clean, with food debris present on the food contact surfaces. CDI - Items moved to the 3 compartment sink to be properly 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 .
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed large pan of black beans placed in WIC to cool overnight at 45F during the inspection. Observed tightly wrapped sliced tomatoes placed in WIC to cool overnight at 44F during the inspection. Observed large pan of chorizo placed inside the WIC to cool overnight at 44F during the inspection. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. Facility will be placed on a risk control plan. EHS will provide documentation. Facility will need to keep cooling logs. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed rotisserie chickens in HH below 135F. CDI - Placed inside the oven to reheat to 165F or above. Facility will begin to utilize 4 hour TPHC for the chicken, EHS will provide proper documentation. 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 .
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 raw chicken inside the meat market display case at 43/44F. Observed ground beef above 41F inside prep unit. CDI - Beef voluntary discarded. Chicken moved to WIF to rapidly cool. 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 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 black beans in large deep container, chorizo in a large deep container, and wrapped container of sliced tomatoes placed in the WIC to cool overnight. Items were observed above 41F and did not meet the 6 hour cooling window. CDI - All items voluntarily discarded. 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor inside the WIC. CDI - Chicken was removed from the floor.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes 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. Observed the exterior of multiple pans/dishes with food debris present. CDI - Moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed large hole/wall damage near the back door. In need of repair.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes 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 employee food and drinks stored with food for patrons inside the WIC. CDI - Moved items to designated area.