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NameGUATE LINDA
Address6016 THE PLAZA
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Utensils were observed in hand washing sink at bakery prep area. Do not use hand washing sinks for any purpose but hand washing. CDI - PIC removed items from sink.
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. 4 pans stored on clean shelf had visible food residue on them. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CDI - Pans moved to be washed again. 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 .
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Large pot of beef soup in walk-in cooler measured 43-55F. PIC stated it began cooling last night. Use ice bath and frequent stirring, or use shallow pans that are uncovered to quickly cool TCS foods. CDI - PIC educated on cooling and she discarded the beef soup. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. All toxic chemicals must be labeled. CDI - PIC wrote "degreaser" on bottle. 0 pts.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 Beef soup was cooled overnight in large pot. Use shallow pans that are uncovered or ice bath with frequent stirring to cool large batches of TCS foods. CDI - PIC educated on cooling methods and she discarded the beef soup. 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: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Some floor damage near door to outside walk-in cooler. Repair floor damage. 0 pts.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Light is out in dry storage room. Replace light. 0 pts.