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NameLAS AMERICAS RESTAURANT
Address8652 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
STE 1000
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P -= Observed a food employee turn faucet off with bare hands after washing. CDI, employee rewashed hands.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed some foods in walk in cooler from prior days uncovered / unprotected. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored in contact with fully cooked chorizo. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cheese pastries in non refrigerated display case. This item must be maintained at 41F and below or 135F and above. CDI- cheese sticks, cheese bread and pastries relocated to cool. Repeat.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed employee rinse and wash tomato at ware washing sink.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 2 split gaskets on 4 door reach in refrigerator .
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 some general cleaning needed on floors and under and between equipment . Observed hood ventilation system in need of cleaning. Repeat.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 4-301.14 Hood systems and devices shall be in sufficient number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on equipment, walls, and ceilings. Observed counter top fryers used for bakery items not installed under a hood system resulting in grease build up on between prep table and wall of fryer. Repeat. Observed main hood ventilation system in need of cleaning