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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 7/21/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsFacility is replacing the WIF and has been in contact with Chris McKenzie. Owner will contact Chris when the installation is complete. Facility is using a chest freezer for the baked and fried empanadas until the new WIF is installed. They are only making them in small batches, enough for 1 day.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed empanadas being held on TPHC without the discard time label. EHS checked temperature and they were 145F. EHS advised that if the hot case is hold them at least 135F, they do not have to use TPHC. PIC will monitor the temperature and determine what is the best procedure. CDI PIC provided Discard time label.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed facility doesn’t have a working thermometer. VR 7-31-25
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes 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. REPEAT
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 3 sheet trays directly on the floor. CDI PIC moved trays to 3 comp sink.
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 boxes of single service items directly on the floor. PIC stated they were delivered thus morning.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard covered with contact paper being used on prep table’s bottom shelf.
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). 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 handwashing sink leaning and coming detached from the wall.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes 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 with customer food item on prep table’s bottom shelf. Also observed employee cup and coffee on top of prep table -CDI- PIC moved all employee items. -REPEAT-