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NameLA REINA DE LAS CARNITAS
Address6441 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 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. 3 pans and component to meat grinder had visible debris on them and were stored as clean. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-compartment sink to be re-washed. 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: 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 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf // 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Some small containers of salsa arbol were labeled with 5-17 and 5-18 prep dates. Also, queso fresco from yesterday was missing prep dates labels. TCS ready-to-eat-foods must be labeled with prep date, and used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI - PIC discarded salsas more than 7 days old and placed prep dates on containers of queso fresco. 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Container of raw pork meat stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Some food employees wearing bracelets and watches on wrists. Food employees must not wear jewelry on their hands or wrists. 0 pts.
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. Clean shelves in walk-in cooler.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.16(A) Provide receptacles of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. Cardboard dumpster was overfilled with some cardboard beside dumpster. Ensure waste is picked up at a frequency necessary to prevent waste from being put on ground. PIC states company is coming today to empty recycle dumpster. 0 pts.
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. Floor tile damage in some areas in kitchen and wall damage in dry storage area. Repair physical facilities where needed. REPEAT