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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 2/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 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- *Observed - Large Plastic lidded container of Raw Steaks stored above Plastic Container of Fruit and box of Beer in WIC. *CDI - PIC placed plastic container of Raw Steaks onto lower shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No *REPEAT* 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- *Observed - Pasta and Chicken Stew below 135F in HH Display Case. *CDI - PIC turned up temperature hold on unit. 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P- *Observed - WD-40 and Spray Paint stored above clean metal pot and large bag of white onions. *CDI - PIC placed pot into 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized and placed Onions onto a different shelf.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. *Observed - A few metal containers wet stacked and stored on clean dish rack.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. *Observed - Dumpster lids left open. Close after and in between uses.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No *REPEAT* 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 - Moldy ceiling around air vent in restroom, Small holes throughout FRP in Kitchen and re-caulking needed at 3 compartment sink.