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NameLA MICHOACANA TAQUERIA Y TORTILLERIA
Address5400 NEVIN RD
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS provided V&D procedures in Spanish. PIC stated that facility is no longer preparing undercooked ceviche. PIC stated that shrimp is fully cooked. PIC was also able to provide parasite destruction letters. Facility has removed all large pots and replaced them with smaller ones that fit in 3-comp sink. EHS observed no designated space in WIC or dry storage area for MFU El rinconcito (31417). PIC stated that MFU comes 1-2Xs per week in the mornings, before restaurant opens to do prep and empty/fill water. Must maintain storage. Failure to maintain storage can result in restaurant losing commissary privileges.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at start of inspection. -CDI- PIC with CFPM arrived halfway through inspection. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed chlorine in spray bottle at 10 ppm chlorine. Per PIC, sanitizer is used to clean FCS, such as prep tables. -CDI- PIC corrected to 100ppm. -0- 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
20 0 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 two large containers of refried beans prepared prior day at 45-47F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0- 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 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed items being held on stove top with no heat/fire below 135F. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on temperature danger zones and items reheated to above 165F. **REPEAT** -3- **OVERALL IMPROVEMENT WITH HOT HOLDING** 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 Yes 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 refried beans that did not meet cooling parameters. Beans were found cooling in large hotel pans, densely packed, with lids. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and items were voluntarily discarded. **REPEAT** -0.5- 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 .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer cloth stored in 0ppm chlorine. -CDI- PIC replenished concentration to 200ppm. **REPEAT** -0.5-
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 lids stored in clean container by soda machine with soda splash on NFCS of lids. **REPEAT** -0.5-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed small cambro container no longer smooth and easily cleanable. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed some plastic multi-use containers that were not food grade. Replace. -0-
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 food splash on NFCS of blender, large plastic salt container and lids stored as clean. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5- **OVERALL IMPROVEMENT OBSERVED WITH CLEANING**