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NameZAPATA`S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address15105 JOHN J DELANEY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 raw chicken and shrimp cooling in cold drawer where unlikely to reach 41F at proper rates. CDI- PIC relocates items to WIC to finish cooling. (-0.5)
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw fish, chicken, and ground beef thawing in water above 70F at prep sinks. CDI- PIC ceases thawing and returns items to WIC. EHS reviews proper thawing methods and reminds staff to ensure ice is added to items thawing at prep sinks during hot weather months. (-0.5)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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. Observed food debris on wall and corners of counter top at front of kitchen. Increased cleaning frequency advised. (-0)