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NameSALSARITAS FRESH CANTINA
Address8400 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/1/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site during inspection. Ensure CFPM is on site during all hours of food preparation and handling. Repeat. 1 pt. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed gloves being stored on handsink in back prep area during inspection. Observed PIC go to fill up water cup at front handsink. CDI - PIC removed gloves, EHS intervened before PIC could utilize handsink to fill water cup. 1 pt.
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 container of ground beef in hot cabinet holding below 135F during inspection. PIC stated it had been there since 11:00am. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. 0 pts. 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 canned black beans cooling from ambient in WIC while in deep, covered and stacked containers. Beans were cooling slower than anticipated cooling rate. CDI - PIC moved black beans to ice bath in WIC to hasten cooling. 0.5 pts. 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 cans of tomatoes being stored in direct contact with the floor during inspection. CDI - PIC moved to appropriate location. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards in back prep area with deep grooves and heavy damage to the cutting surface during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 0 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee belongings being stored in conjunction with customer foods and single service items in back storage area. CDI - PIC moved items to appropriate location. 0.5 pts.