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NameLA VILLA TIENDA Y GRILLE
Address3045 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near register. CDI - PIC obtained paper towels.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed mold growth on several whole tomatoes in WIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discard box of tomatoes. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed mold growth on several whole limes in WIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discard box of limes 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed mold growth on a few whole tomatoes in flip top unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of tomatoes.
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 Observed raw shelled eggs stored above open boxes of potatoes, onions, and lettuce. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 cooked pork skins co-mingled with cooked shredded pork from 4-3/ 4-9 above 41F in WIC. CDi - PIC voluntarily discarded pan of cooked pork skins, and shredded pork. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed large container of cooked chicken soup without any form of identification or dates in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of cooked chicken soup. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed container of cooked chicken tamales exceeding 7days 3-27/4-2. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of cooked chicken tamales. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed pot of cooked tomatillos without any form of identificatoin or date marking. CDI - PIC stated they are cooked yesterday. EHS allowed PIC to properly date mark food. EHS gave education on date marking. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P Observed first aid kit, bottle of rubbing alcohol and bottle hydrogen peroxide co-mingled with single service items on storage shelf. CDI - PIC moved items to office area. 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed personal bottle of vitamins and personal medication co-mingled with single service items on storage shelf. CDI - PIC moved items to office area.
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 box of raw chicken stored directly on the floor and unopened raw beef underneath storage rack. CDI - PIC moved items to shelves
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without hair covers. PIC will order hair nets 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing wrist jewelry while working with food. CDI - employees removed wrist jewlery
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed a few wet wiping cloths stored on prep tops throughout establishment. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cwet wiping cloths. EHS educated PIC on keeping wet wiping cloths stored in a labeled bucket of sanitizer solution between 200PPM-300PPM.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed six original containers of dry cooking ingredient containers with submerged portioned cups stored inside. CDI - PIC removed six portioned cups from original containers of dry cooking ingredients.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed stored clean four plastic serving spoons with melted and damaged handles. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded three serving spoons. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed inside walk in cooler rubber baseboard not seal to wall exposing the bare metal of WIC.