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Mecklenburg County Health Dept

Public Health Inspections

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Name

DESARNOS

Address

6420 REA RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

NC

28277

Premise Type

2 - Food Stands

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

4/6/2026

Final Score @ Grade

98

A

General Comments

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
15	1.50	Food separated & protected	Yes	No	No	3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P EHS observed raw beef stored over RTE foods in reach in compartment of make unit. CDI - PIC removed raw beef to proper storage location, no contamination observed. (1.5) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
33	0	Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control	Yes	No	No	3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf EHS observed multiple items cooling in display cases in front of facility (see temp chart). These items were prepared an hour prior to inspection and placed into units while cooling. PIC stated that the items are needed for service so they are placed into display cases when needed and will continue to cool in display cases. EHS observed inadequate cooling rates in all items. CDI - PIC removed items and placed into units while blast chiller/freezer to ensure cooling compliance is met. EHS advised to cool all items to 41F or below prior to placing into units while display units for sale. EHS provided education. (0) For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
40	0.50	Personal cleanliness	No	Yes	No	2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed food employee working with food without proper hair restraint. REPEAT. (0.5)
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. EHS observed reach in freezer in front of facility in disrepair. PIC has placed out of order sign on unit and has contacted repair technician for repairs. (0)