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NameSALSARITAS FRESH CANTINA
Address8400 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 temperatures of TCS food, see temp chart, above 41F in front reach-in and cold line. At closing food from the line in moved into the front reach in then moved back in the morning. Food from the WIC is brought out and put in front reach-in for back-up. CDI-all TCS foods from the line was discarded. TCS foods prepped today (date marked today) were sent to WIC to cool, TCS foods in prep cooler overnight were discarded. 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 .
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Observed broken ambient thermometer in front reach in. Provide accurate thermometers. Verification required For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handle down in sugar, tea area cabinet.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed sauce packets and single service items stored below hand sink. Unwrapped catering containers across from back door. Protect single service from contamination.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach-in cooler not maintaining food <41F. Have unit serviced. Do not use until able to hold foods <41F.
49 0.50 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 rusted/peeling shelves in walk in. Grease build-up in grill area and on equipment adjacent to grill area. Grime build-up up on outside of ice scoop holder
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Repeat-Observed employee lunch bag being stored above customer foods during inspection. Ensure all employee foods are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of customer foods or service items. Repeat. 1 pt.