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NameMANOLOS LATIN BAKERY
Address4405 CENTRAL AV
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/8/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility is undergoing renovations to expand into adjacent unit. PIC stated construction will begin in approximately one month (mid-May). PIC stated facility is building a coffee bar, which will include a low reach-in-cooler, sink(s), and potentially other equipment additions (dish machine). Facility is also replacing the large WIC in the back kitchen; EHS observed new WIC still in packaging in adjacent unit. PIC stated wall between units will be taken down. EHS told PIC to contact Mecklenburg County Environmental Health office at (980) 314-1620 before construction begins for plans review.

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 Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed homemade salsa verde, red salsa, and cilantro salsa in WIC at 43F. PIC stated salsa was prepared this morning, less than 4 hours ago. Ambient temperature of WIC at 41F. -CDI- PIC lowered temperature of WIC to 35F during inspection and EHS observed ambient temperature of WIC drop to 37F. By end of inspection, observed salsa drop to 41F. -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 .
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 handle for scoop in confectioner’s sugar fully submerged in the sugar.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 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 floors in need of sealant to be smooth and easily cleanable. Floors are not cleanable. -REPEAT - PIC stated floors will be sealed when construction is finished (refer to general comment on construction).
56 0.50 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. -Observed employee bag stored on top of single-service pastry sheets in prep area. -CDI- PIC removed bag. -REPEAT-