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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 7/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsInspection accompanied by trainee Annaliese Shelley.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed 0PPM chlorine at chemical dish machine already in use for the morning. CDI- Machine primed until sanitizer was proper concentration. Dishes re-cleaned. (-1.5)
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No REPEAT. TEN DAY VR. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS foods in lowboy across from cook line and coleslaw in corridor salad fliptop above 41F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes all TCS foods above 41F. TCS foods shall not be stored in cook line lowboy until repaired. Multiple other lowboys and coolers in good repair are available for use in meantime. (-1.5)
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed shredded lettuce in undrained water at salad fliptop. EHS discusses with PIC and advises draining. (-1)
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed green cutting board on prep top with deep scoring, no longer cleanable. EHS advised PIC to remove from service and replace worn board. (-0.5) 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rust accumulation on racks inside WIC. Replace or remove corrosion at earliest opportunity to maintain surfaces cleanable.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 damaged tiles on floor near fryer. Replace so damage tiles do not collect standing water. (-0)