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NameLA ROMERO MARKET
Address6301 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/7/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed expired ServSafe certificate For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed staff drinks stored on prep surfaces.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water turned off at shut off valve for hand sink. Hose on hose reel and hand sink hot water are plumbed together. Turn hot water off at valve at beginning of hose reel not at shut off valve 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Repeat-Observed plastic bags stored in hand sink. Hand sink must stay accessible at all times. CDI-bags removed. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand wash signs in bathrooms. Hand wash signs provided.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed container of salt not labeled.
39 2 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. Repeat-Observed boxes of meat stored on walk-in freezer floor. More shelving is needed to get everything off floor.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cracked cover on band saw. Rusted under shelving on prep tables. Reach-in freezer door not sealing. Repair seal or rearrange contents of freezer
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 heavy food debris on bottom of all RIFs and display case. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. Repeat. 1 pt.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repeat-Observed handsink leaking grey water during inspection. Repair necessary.
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. 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. 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 many large cracks in flooring all throughout kitchen area during inspection. Observed many areas in facility with FRP missing or cracked. Observed areas of unsealed concrete flooring absorbing meat blood and drippings in main prep area. Observed various door frames made of unsealed wood. Repair and/or replacement necessary. Observed floors heavily soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. Wall area with bare drywall needs a non-absorbent covering such as FRP, tile, metal overlay then seams sealed. Repeat. 1 pt.