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Name

LA ROMERO MARKET

Address

6301 SOUTH BV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28217

Premise Type

2 - Food Stands

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

5/6/2025

Final Score @ Grade

93.50

General Comments

Per Owner, Amparo Silink, La Romero Meat market will be closing and relocating to a new area in 1 to 2 months. During Inspection EHS observed that half of the meat display case had been removed and is no longer in use; the removal of equipment does not hinder the daily production of the meat market. If the establishment has not closed then the absence of the equipment and the equipment that still continues to be apart of the meat market needs be reevaluated. Per PIC, Adilene, owner is looking to expand Alicia’s restaurant; owner should contact MCPH before any expansions. La Romero Market Permit has been Suspended due to insufficient hot water temperature. Observed in bakery area two propane tanks and two camping styling stove tops cooking food for employees.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
16	0	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized	No	No	No	4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. -Observed metal and plastic containers in clean storage area soiled with food residue and debris. Once hot water has been restored PIC will w/r/s all food items. 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 .
28	2	Toxic substances properly identified stored & used	Yes	No	No	7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P-Observed a degreaser bottles stored among spice bottle in the back storage area and Mojo Crillo that is used to marinated foods was stored next to a bottle of Drano Plumbing liquid. No contamination was observed. -CDI-PIC relocated chemicals in chemicals storage area and food items under a prep table. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P-Observed food employee using laundry detergent versus commercial dish detergent to wash meat grinder equipment and to clean floor of meat market.-CDI-PIC found proper detergent and re-washed/r/s meat grinder and w/r/s floor.
38	0	Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals	No	No	No	6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.Observed fruit flies in the meat market area.
39	1	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	No	Yes	No	3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed raw food in plastic bags being stored in the lower storage of the meat display case surrounded by condenser liquid mix with blood that was liquid in some areas and had become a gelatin texture in other areas. Observed no direct contamination with the food.-CDI- PIC sanitized the outside of the raw food plastic bags and relocated items to WIC. Observed raw food plastic bags being stored on the in the WIFreezer and in the main meat market area-CDI-PIC relocated food items into grocery carts and placed then in the WIC. Repeat
49	1	Non-food contact surfaces clean	No	No	No	4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.Observed in the lower storage compartment of the meat display case soiled with condenser liquid and blood that has formed into a gelatin consistency.Observed the exterior of the meat display case in need of more frequent cleaning and the interior area of the sliding doors in need of more frequent cleaning. Observed (2) standing 3-door reach-in freezers and (1) standing 2-door reach-in freezer interior area extremely soiled and exterior in need of more frequent cleaning.
50	1	Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure	No	No	No	5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf-Observed hot water coming out of the water faucet from the meat markets 3-comp sink at temperatures fluctuating from 105F to 89F; after 20 minutes of just hot water running water temperature stayed at 89F. Permit action has been taken; Permit Suspended.
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 broken tiles with deep grooved and food debris throughout the facilitie’s floor. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.Observed walls, floor and baseboards in need of more frequent cleaning ; Observed walls, floors and baseboards soiled with raw food debris and residue from prior days. Repeat
56	0.50	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	Yes	No	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 food employee water bottle drinks being stored on top of a prep table and meat grinder machine in the main meat market area. -CDI-PIC relocated drinks to employee resting area.