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NameMARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address4824 BEREWICK TOWN CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed beans at 131F while said to be hot holding in the hot box. -CDI- Beans were immediately reheated to 187F. (0 pts) 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw bacon, raw beef, and salsa verde holding above 41F while said to be hot holding. PIC stated that the items were placed in the unit/made about an hour before the inspection. -CDI- Items were placed in ice baths to cooling quickly. (1.5 pts) 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 .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored inside of a chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Also observed the same wiping cloths not submerged in the solution. -CDI- PIC replaced the solution and fully submerged the wiping cloths. (0.5 pts)
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers on the outsides of cut avocados. Remove stickers and wash produce before cutting into them. (0 pts)
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed handle of ice scoops in direct contact with ice while being stored. -CDI- Scoop was removed. (0 pts)
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 the accumulation of food debris/residue on the inside of the cooler drawers. Also observed the accumulation of fuzzy white build up on the wire racks in the WIC. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)