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NameLA FINCA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address4801 N TRYON ST
SUITE P
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Juicer had visible residue on internal components. Some other pans had food or grease residue on the and were stored as clean. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CDI - Items taken to 3-compartment sink to be washed. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Salsa made with cooked onion in sandwich cooler bottom was prepared on 8-24 and had not yet been discarded. TCS RTE foods must be used or discarded I thin 7 days of preparation, with day 1 being the date of prep. CDI - Cook discarded salsa. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Employee observed cutting mushrooms out of box without washing first. Fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed before use. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Discard badly damaged colander. // 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Some shelves chipping in walk-in cooler. Replace damaged shelves. // 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Ninja blender is for household use only. Remove from establishment. All food equipment must be ANSI commercial equipment. 0 pts.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Large amount of waste around dumpster. Maintain waste area clean so it does not attract pests. REPEAT
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Reseal hand sink to wall. Replace damaged floor tile near back door. 0 pts.