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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 1/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsDuring visit PIC showed EHS updated menus to be used in establishment to reflect undercooked/raw ceviche being offered.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink with food residue accumulation being used to store ladle. CDI- food employee removed item from sink and cleaned sink. Ensure handsinks are only used for handwashing. *REPEAT*
16 1.50 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 blade of can opener with heavy residue accumulation, cheese shredder stored in upstairs storage room with food debris accumulation, stored as clean. PIC stated that cheese shredder had not been used on today. CDI- items removed to dish pit. 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 . 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed cutting knife stored between prep unit and heavily soiled wall. CDI- PIC had food employee remove item to dish machine. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 open container of milk held in WIC without a date. CDI- PIC was aware that item was originally opened 1/28 and had correct date label marked. 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 . 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 container of hot dogs with original prep date of 1/21 being held in flip top. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item. EHS discussed ensuring that TCS foods prepped and frozen to be used at a later date, should be date marked to reflect correct 7-day parameters. 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed raw shrimp being thawed in prep sink submerged in water, no running water to wash off debris. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had water turned on and still water drained.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed shredded lettuce stored in undrained ice. EHS discussed with PIC to have shredded lettuce container drained.
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 gaskets of prep units in disrepair. Floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair. *REPEAT*
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls on ends of cold holding equipment with heavy residue accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.