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NameCATRINA'S TEQUILA AND TACO BAR
Address1239 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
MEBANE NC 27302
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyAlamance
Inspection Date 5/26/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Observed raw bacon over yucca in the 1 door cooler. Bacon moved to be beside the yucca. Store items according to final cook temps. Went over this with PIC. CDI.
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing. Potentially hazardous food shall be thawed at a water temperature of 70F or below, under refrigeration, as part of the cooking process, or in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to cooking equipment. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon in ROP packaging thawed with no air exchange. PIC was educated and the hole was placed in. Fish was still frozen.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a small hole on the bottom of the back door, make sure to get a weather strip to close this area off, this will help protect from pests.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Observed oil on the floor, truck had come today however, when there is time and a place to store food 6 in or higher, please store properly.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water, or in running water that quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scoop handle in ice, make sure to keep handle out.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Observed splatterand discoloration on walls and ceiling throughout. Remove debris build up. Observed debris in low grout areas of the floor. Clean. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Observed broken/missing floor tiles. Repair/replace. Observed peeling ceiling tiles. Replace to prevent paint chips from getting into food. Observed low grout throughout kitchen. Regroute to prevent standing water and debris build up. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repeat
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Observed no lighting in the majority of the side dry storage room. There is a vertical light right at the door but otherwise there is no overhead lighting according to employee. In walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage spaces, the light intensity must be at least 10-foot candles. Add lighting. Repeat 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C) Observed rust/build up on ceiling air vents through. Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts, so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials.