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NameCARNICERIA LA COSTENA
Address106 W ARROWOOD RD
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General CommentsRecommend using deeper pans when hot holding. Facility is voluntarily closing due to lack of adequate refrigeration.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed repeat hot holding violations. Verification Required A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed improper sink set-up for W/R/S. CDI-3-comp set up correctly. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Repeat-Observed some items < 135F in hot holding unit. See temp chart. CDI-Spaghetti with hot dogs voluntarily discarded. Chicken soup and chicken thighs reheated. 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 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf. Observed both walk-in cooler and freezer not maintaining food temps < 41F and frozen. Verification Required.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in kitchen and storage areas. Roach ran out of frame at time of grade card replacement
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 opened bag of flour in storeroom. Flies in storeroom. Keep foods protected.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf. Observed sanitizer not available for use. CDI-discussion with PIC. Verification Required
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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. Repeat-Observed build-up in cooking area.