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NameTORTILLERIA ELIZABETH EASTWAY
Address3124 EASTWAY DR
580
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC to label 3 comp sink. EHS advised PIC that he needs to wear a beard guard when working in the kitchen. EHS also advised PIC to monitor temperature of the Meat WIC. Temperature of raw meats today is 43-44F.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed empanadas press stored as clean with food debris. CDI PIC moved to dish room. 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed queso cheese in front display case above 41F. PIC stated that it was cut and put in the case about 1.5 hrs ago. CDI PIC put queso in freezer and cooled down to 41F REPEAT 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 .
28 0 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 machine oil stored with nonstick spray to tortilla machine. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored with to go trays. CDI PIC moved toxic chemicals.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed 5 single service aluminum pans washed and stored to dry. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded pans
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 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 WIC gasket badly torn. Also observed strainer with torn wires and 1 pot with ruff interior. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. Strainer and pot. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed glass door to steam table duck taped together.
49 0.50 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 gasket of reach in feeezer and produce WIC with large amount of buildup. Observed floor of WIC with large amount of dripped juice from raw meats.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed keys and other items stored on meat cutter. Items moved. Observed bandaids stored in cabinet with seasoning. CDI PIC moved bandaids.