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NameLA FONDA COLOMBIANA
Address11329 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed back screen door being held open with a rope attached to door and other end was attached to faucet of hand sink. CDI: PIC removed rope from hand sink faucet.
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed salmon on menu offered undercooked/cooked to order and ceviche made with raw shrimp. No letter of guarantee was available. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of raw chicken being stored on shelf in walk in cooler above containers of raw beef and pork. CDI: PIC removed re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT. Points reduced to half due to improvement since previous inspection.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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) 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 . Observed date mark missing from a container of cooked wings in walk in cooler. CDI: PIC date marked wings as they were prepared yesterday.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed salmon and ceviche made with raw shrimp on menu with no asterisk next to menu item indicating they are offered or made with raw ingredients. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes 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 a box of beef being held on prep counter in which PIC stated was pulled from walk in freezer earlier to thaw and be cooked. Beef temperature was 51F. CDI: PIC moved beef to walk in cooler until staff was ready to prepare. REPEAT.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies around prep table near oven. Contact pest control service provider to address issue if flies persist.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a pot of pork base being stored on floor in walk in cooler. CDI: Pot was placed on shelf in walk in cooler. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to improvement since previous inspection.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee handling food at prep sink without the use of a head covering. CDI: Employee donned a hair net.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed a container of utensils being stored in water next to grill in which water measured 88F. Water also had build up of food debris and residue. CDI: PIC changed out water and placed on grill top to ensure temperature maintained at 135F.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone being stored on meat slicer near prep sink. CDI: PIC removed employee cell phone.