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NameLA UNICA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address900 NC MUSIC FACTORY BV
SUITE C1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/19/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsEHS left Employee health plan V&D info as well. EHS did see some improvements from previous inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no Employee health plan CDI.. EHS left plan. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no plan or kit. CDI..EHS left plan in English and Spanish. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.Observed waste bin blocking handwashing sink path. CDI.. Waste bin was removed. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee washing a spoon in handwashing sink, also observed debris in handwashing sink. CDI..Sink was cleaned out.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed food in RIF not cooling and not covered. REPEAT EHS didn’t escalate points, only a few items not covered
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 several food items above 41F.. CDI some items were voluntarily discarded and other items sent to cool down in WIC 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 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottles of unlabeled cleaner, CDI..Spray bottles were labeled.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working squeeze bottles and shakers without labels.CDI items were labled
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp wiping cloth on prep unit. REPEAT
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cold drawers not working. No food was inside cold drawer. Also observed sanitizer at 3 comp sink not working, no sanitizer being dispensed. Facility is using a bleach and water sanitizer and at correct concentration .. REPEAT
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 utensils and pans stored as clean with sticker residue. Items were not stacked .