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NamePLAZA AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address3860 PATRICK WAY
 
City/State/ZIP
ELIZABETH CITY NC 27909
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyPasquotank
Inspection Date 10/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. Diced tomatoes stored in an ice bath on the table side guacamole cart was not effective. Tomatoes at the bottom of the container were 38F however those neat the top of the container were nearing 50F. The level of ice was too low to maintain temperatures at 41F or lower. CDI- additional ice was added around the container to facilitate cooling and proper holding.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf)Wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer was not labeled. CDI- labeled 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria - Chemicals (P) Wiping cloth bucket of chlorine sanitizer was too strong (200ppm). Solutions should be maintained at 50-100ppm for chlorine solutions. CDI- diluted.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Food handlers must don hair restraints. Wait staff that prepare tableside guacamole shall wear hair restraints.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking (C) Employee beverages stored near waitress station in areas that may become contaminated if spilled. Relocate employee drinks to approved areas that do not allow for any cross contamination. CDI- drinks discarded