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NameMI BARRIO HALAL LATIN GRILL
Address7308 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/15/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

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 No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed bags of cooked rice sitting out in the open on a prep surface recorded at 65F. PIC stated that the rice was removed from refrigeration at 9:30, the observation was made at 11:00. The PIC stated that the rice was left out because it was about to be reheated and added to another dish. When asked when this process would start they said it would be another hour. EHS instructed the PIC that the food shall be maintained in refrigeration until it is about to go through the cooking/reheating process. -CDI- The bags of rice were placed into the WIF to rapidly cool until going onto the stove. The rice properly cooled down to 41F. 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 .
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. Observed cracking on the floor tiles throughout the facility. Observed a hole in the wall by the men’s restroom. Observed damaged wall joints that were no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Ensure that floors, walls, and ceilings are repaired so that they are maintained as smooth and easily cleanable.