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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address14601 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS recommends thawing meats in the prep sink instead of the 3-compartment sink. Employee stated that they wash, rinse and sanitize the 3-compartment before and after they use it for thawing.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed open containers of raw chicken and fish stored above cooked items in the walk-in freezer. CDI - Raw products were moved to the bottom shelf.
17 0 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food Yes No No 3-701.11(A) Food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. -P Observed spoiled lettuce in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a container of beef and a container of chorizo in the walk-in cooler above 41 degrees. All other food products were below 41. Employee stated that this was due to them being left out of the cooler to prepare foods one hour before. CDI - Items were brought to the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Points have been reduced due to all other cold hold temperatures and equipment working properly.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No REPEAT 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed chopped lettuce and vegetables attempting to cool in a very large, plastic container in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Item was brought to the walk-in freezer.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two employees preparing food without hair restraints.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No REPEAT 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed a missing drain plug for the dumpster.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No REPEAT 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed a cellphone stored on top of spices in the back storage area.