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NameMESTIZO CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN CUISINE
Address121 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsAquaculture Letter present for Salmon Establishment has voluntarily closed until WIC compressor is repaired. Technician is scheduled to arrive this afternoon.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed an employee attempt to cut a tomato for salad with bare hands. CDI - Employee stopped, washed hands, put on gloves, washed tomato and then cut it.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground beef stored above steak in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 45-48 degree TCS food items in the walk-in cooler. Ambient air from compressor was 46 degrees during inspection. All cooked and cooled TCS items were voluntarily discarded. Establishment will voluntarily close until a technician arrives this afternoon.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed a few spices stored under the medicine cabinet. CDI - Cabinet was removed from the second shelf and placed on the bottom. Points not increased due to most food products being removed from this area.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No REPEAT 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee cutting a salad tomato while wearing many bracelets and no hair restraint.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed an employee attempt to cut a tomato without washing it first. CDI - Employee was educated and tomato was washed.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 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. Pepsi cooler is no longer being used for salsa.
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.