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NameFELIX EMPANADAS OPTIMIST
Address1115 N BREVARD ST
STAHL
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsEHS discussed violations from inspection with front line staff and with manager IVAN via phone call. Staff declined providing signature but confirmed emails were correct. EHS provided business for owner or supervisor if any questions, comments, or concerns arise.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed several bins off food not cooling unwrapped and not covered in freezer, empanadas not cooling on sheet tray in 2-door low reach-in cooler. REPEAT 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee fail to discard gloves on hands used as utensils after contacting face. CDI- EHS discussed with staff, food employee discarded gloves and washed hands prior to replacing.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food thermometer probe unclean while stored not in use. CDI- EHS discussed, PIC removed item to be cleaned and sanitized.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed open container of pasteurized liquid eggs originally opened 1/05, crema Mexicana originally prepped 3/03. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed empanadas held in reach-in units without date labeling. Ensure TCS foods maintained in establishment for more than 24 hours are correctly date labeled. CDI- PIC had correct label marked on container due to being within 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed empanadas not being maintained with discard time per approved procedures. CDI- food employees aware of prep, applied correct time stamp.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed stack of single-use to-go bags stored directly in front of handsink without splash shields.
49 0.50 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 gaskets on cold holding equipment in need of cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT* points not escalated due to improvement based on previous inspection report.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone in prep area. CDI- PIC removed item to designated area. *REPEAT*