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NameLA FONDA COLOMBIANA
Address11329 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 a wiping cloth being stored in hand sink near cook line. CDI: PIC removed wiping cloth from hand sink. REPEAT.
15 3 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 containers of raw pork, raw beef and raw chicken being stored on a shelf in walk in cooler above ready to eat foods. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT. EHS informed PIC that a repeat violation on next inspection will result in a risk control plan due to multiple repeat violations. 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a container of baked potatoes being stored on shelf in walk in cooler uncovered date marked with yesterday’s date. CDI: PIC covered potatoes.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 containers of beans, tamales and potatoes being stored in walk in cooler all without date marks. CDI: PIC date marked all items as they were all prepared within the last 2 days. REPEAT.
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 a spray bottle of soap and water being stored on shelf near dish pit unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled bottle.
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 two working squeeze bottles of ranch dressing being stored in prep reach in cooler unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled bottles.
39 2 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 bucket of beans and a bucket of shredded lettuce being stored on floor in walk in cooler and several items being stored on floor in walk in freezer. CDI: PIC placed items on shelves. REPEAT.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 on grill in which water had build up of food debris and residue. CDI: PIC changed out water. REPEAT. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed several large containers of flour, rice and sugar with bowls with no handles being used a scoops stored inside. CDI: PIC removed bowls from containers.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes 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 build up on shelf above stove top where spices are stored. CDI: PIC cleaned shelf.