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NameLA UNICA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address16203 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/16/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEstablishment has written procedures for holding pitchers of red and green salsa on TPHC. Written procedures are posted on salsa reach in cooler where salsa is held. Start and discard times are tracked using labels on sides of salsa pitchers. Establishment only uses TPHC procedures during times of busy food service.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee energy drink stored in reach in cooler with ready to eat customer food. Designate an area for the storage of employee drinks away from food, equipment, and utensils. -0 points-
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed four large bins of dry food ingredients in dry storage area without labels. -0 points-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 large bin of dry peppers stored without covering in area where active floor cleaning was occurring. CDI - Cover was closed to protect dry goods from water splash. -0 points-
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 metal hotel pans on drying rack with pooled water (wet stacked). Store drying utensils in a manner that promotes air drying. -0 points-
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed paper towels used throughout establishment stored on shelving in employee restroom. -0.5 points-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes 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 being used on shelving in dry storage area. Cardboard was stained and had absorbed oils or liquid. CDI - Cardboard was discarded. PIC has been advised to remove cardboard and/or replace with material that is nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. -0 points-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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. Observed non-food contact surfaces of two blenders with heavy food splash and residues stored on shelving. -0.5 points-
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 cracked and missing tiles in dishpit area. Observed broken tile in rear kitchen/food prep area. Repair/replace tiles. -REPEAT- -1 point-