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NameLUPITAS-CARNECERIA TORTILLERIA
Address5316 SOUTH BV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/31/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf- *Observed - Handsink blocked by rolling cart of raw chicken in prep. *CDI - PIC had employee move cart to the side to allow access to handsink. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf- *Observed - Wood Block stored in basin of back prep area handsink. *CDI - PIC removed block from handsink.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- *Observed - Cooked Pork HH in Tilt Skillet below 135F. *CDI - PIC reheated item to 165F or above. 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 .
23 1.50 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). *Observed - 4 Large Bins of Portioned Plastic containers of Salsas containing cooked vegetables date marked 8/21. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No *REPEAT* 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- *Observed - 1 Spray Bottle in back prep area without label to identify substance within. *CDI - PIC stated item was bleach and labeled it. Points deducted remain the same due to severity and improvement.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Gasket tearing from WIF Door in need of replacement.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf- *Observed - Handsinks 95F-102F and 3 Comp Sink at 112F. PIC stated establishment has recently switched to a new tankless water heater roughly 1 month ago. EHS gathered information necessary to provide a new water calculation. A Verification visit will be conducted within 10 days to ensure establishment is able to provide efficient hot water demands.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 - Leak coming from ceiling tile in front of WIF Door. Repair.