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NameSANTA CRUZ MEXICAN GRILL
Address520 UNIVERSITY CENTER BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC to ensure that all TCS foods are at 41F or below before putting into the prep units on the cook line. **Facility’s is cooking the shrimp, fish, and octopus that is in the ceviche. EHS spoke with the owner Mr. Barrios by telephone. He stated that he is changing the name of the restaurant and getting new menus printed soon.

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 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the front handwashing sink. CDI PIC re-filled the dispenser. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed ice and a towel in the handwashing sink in the beverage prep area. CDI PIC moved towel and cleaned and sanitized the sink.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed shrimp soup being held in hot well at 124F. PIC stated that it was put in well within the last hour. PIC noticed that the unit was not turned up hot enough. CDI PIC reheated soup to 195F on the stove. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a large gap under the back door.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 large bins of chips directly on the floor. REPEAT
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No 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 single service trays and lids stored unprotected on the top shelf in kitchen. CDI PIC inverted trays and lids.