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NameTORTILLERIA LOS PAISANOS CARNICERIA
Address5600 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. - P - Observed black beans holding at 46F in WIC from cooling overnight and pot of beef holding at 108F after cooling at ambient temperature for more than 2 hours per PIC. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded beef and black beans for not meeting required cooling parameters. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. - P - Observed large pot of pork holding at 101F stored on wooden pallet on wheels and two pans of chicken holding between 100-109F in steam table. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded chicken and rapidly reheated pork to above 165F. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 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 - Observed black beans and beef cooling in large, deep containers. Beef observed cooling at ambient temperatures. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products for not meeting required cooling parameters. Education provided on improving cooling methods. 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed large bin of tortilla chips stored directly on the floor upon EHS arrival. Do not store food items directly on the floor. - CDI - Employee moved bin onto a stool.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed multiple food handling employees lacking hair restraints. Ensure all food handling employees utilize hair restraints.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. - Pf - Observed maximum hot water temperature of 102F at three compartment sink. Increase water temperature to maintain at least 110F for dishwashing. - VR - Verification required within 10 days.
49 0 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 shelving in dry storage area in need of cleaning. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.