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NameLAS MERAS TORTAS
Address5661 FARM POND LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsFood truck Taqueria Mini Taco does prep here every day around 5:30 am - 7:30 am

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during the inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken stew in steam table below 135F. PIC stated that it was put in the steam table 2 hours ago. CDI PIC reheated chicken stew to 175F REPEAT 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed chicken leg quarters being thawed directly in the prep sink with no container. CDI PIC put chicken quarters in a container with running water. Also observed pulled chicken thawing on the prep table at 47F. PIC stated that it had been sitting there for 3 hours. CDI PIC reheated chicken to 200 F. REPEAT
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes 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 clean small metal pans stacked wet. CDI PIC spreader pans out so that they could self drain.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed multiple employee drinks and food on prep tables and in RIC with retail food. CDI PIC moved items. REPEAT