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NameLAS LUPITAS BUTCHER SHOP
Address5210 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw steak observed on shelf above cheese in walk-in cooler. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No 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. Cooked chicharrones measured 74-82F and had been cooling for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Chicharrones were cooling on speed rack at room temperature. Ensure staff place cooling TCS foods in mechanical refrigeration quickly so the food cools within the proper time and temperature parameters. CDI - PIC moved chicharrones to freezer and all pieces were below 70F within 15 minutes. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 Queso oaxaca in display case measured 48F. Salsa in upright cooler measured 45F. PIC stated both items were out being used in the last hour. Ensure staff places TCS foods above 41F in walk-in cooler to cool quickly. CDI - PIC moved salsa and cheese to walk-in cooler to cool quickly. 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 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 Chicharrones were cooling for 1 hour 45 minutes on speed rack at room temperature. Ensure cooling TCS foods are placed in walk-in cooler or freezer after preparation so they can cool to proper temperatures in time. CDI - PIC moved chicharrones to freezer to cool and he was educated on cooling methods. REPEAT 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Some small ants observed on wall. Contact pest control to control pests. 0 pts.