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NameLEMPIRA RESTAURANT
Address140 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC to label a designated area for damaged cans. PIC labeled shelf during inspection. EHS gave PIC updated Vomitting diarrhea instructions.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the women’s bathroom. CDI PIC provided soap.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw beef above raw fish in the lowboy cooler. CDI PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce above RTE foods in the WIC. CDI PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed the queso cheese in the prep top above 41F. PIC stated that they put it in the unit this morning. CDI PIC put cheese in the WIC and cooled down to 39F during inspection REPEAT 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 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed ajax stored above 3 comp sink. PIC stated that they are using it on the outside of the pots. EHS advised not to use on dishes. CDI PIC moved Ajax bottle.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 rust buildup on bottom shelf of prep table.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors to dumpster open.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 1 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 detached baseboards and cracked floor tiles throughout facility. Facility has began working on the baseboards. REPEAT