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NameMESTIZO CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN CUISINE
Address121 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/17/2025
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified employee until the end of inspection.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed missing paper towels for the bar hand sink. CDI - Owner supplied during inspection.
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed no parasite destruction or Aquacultured letter for Salmon served cooked to order.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat products in the bottom of the prep cooler. CDI - Item was placed on bottom shelf. Improvements on storage order from previous inspection. Observed tortillas in a container with no lid in the kitchen and uncovered roasted peppers and rice in the walk-in cooler.
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 46-51 degree fish fillets and pastor on an ice bath due to ice not surrounding the pans. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 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 all items in the prep cooler missing date marks. Observed cooked chicken from 10/9/25. CDI - Chicken was discarded. Date marks will now be added to all prep cooler items. Future violations will result in discarding of food.
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed missing asterisks for three steak items and two salmon items on the Dinner Menu.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed several medication bottles and containers stored above food and utensils throughout the kitchen. CDI - Medications were removed and placed inside of a drawer.
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate Yes No No 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed missing thermometer inside of the small reach-in cooler. CDI - Employee placed a thermometer inside of the cooler during inspection.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No REPEAT 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Improvements made from previous inspection.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed a cut avocado with sticker still attached.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a cup being used to scoop flour in the back storage closet.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “house-hold use only” chest freezer and blender. Observed a Pepsi cooler used for open salsas and sour cream. Label inside of the cooler reads “This equipment is intended for the storage and display of non-potentially hazardous bottled or canned products only.”
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 chipping paint on the floor throughout the kitchen.