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NameBRASAS AREPAS & GRILL
Address4740 OLD PINEVILLE RD
SUITE A AND B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS observed store associate attempt delivery in personal vehicle of sealed, RTE TCS sausage boxes. Per requirements listed within N.C. Food Code and detailed within establishment permit, PIC turned away delivery of food that was likely outside of acceptable TCS range. Establishment and associated personnel are advised to maintain temperature control of TCS foods that are to be received by establishment, either by delivery via temperature controlled vehicle (refrigerated truck) or use of temperature control mechanisms such as coolers with ice or insulated bags.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed two (2) bins of RTE plantains in walk in freezer beneath sealed portions of raw beef sides. Observed bottle water sealed raw ground beef in WIC CDI - PIC rotated food in freezer and WIC to higher elevated shelving prevent potential contamination. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) pan of raw hamburger stored behind raw steak in grill drawer. CDI - Storage order of grill drawer was rearranged to prevent potential contamination. 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed three (3) uncut heads of produce (lettuce and red cabbage) stored on relatively clean shelves of WIC in prep top portion of cooler. Observed rope of ice scoop contact ice within ice machine. CDI- PIC moved lettuce to available bag and placed back in WIC. EHS removed ice scoop and hanging rope from machine interior; contacted ice was removed during thermometer calibrations. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed three (4) TCS, non date mark exempt foods (wrapped, halved lettuce head in WIC, liquid egg mix, queso tray, and boiled eggs in main prep unit) without date marks. Per conversation with PIC, these items were prepared the day prior. All other TCS foods were date marked properly. CDI - PIC date marked items accordingly. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed one (1) can of unapproved, household use only ant and fly spray at shelving beneath bar area. PIC states spray was utilized only outside establishment. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of unapproved pesticide; store only pesticides approved for commercial food service within establishment.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes 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 one (1) sealed box of single service articles (plastic cups) stored on hallway floor adjacent to customer bathrooms. CDI - PIC relocated box to elevated kitchen storage. 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed six stacks of single service articles (to go boxes and fry boxes) stored on top of empanada hot case and kitchen prep line shelf with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - Single service articles were inverted to prevent potential contamination. REPEAT.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed one (1) missing ceiling tile in employee bathroom. Replace as needed.