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NameEL RINCON CATRACHO RESTAURANT & BAR
Address204 W WOODLAWN RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 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 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand washing signs in men’s and women’s restrooms. CDI: EHS provided copy.
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 packages of raw sausages being stored in same plastic container as packages of ready to eat bologna and hot dogs in walk in cooler as well as a container of raw tilapia being stored on shelf in walk in cooler above same container. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations during previous inspection.
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 windex being stored at front counter unlabeled. CDI: Employee labeled bottle.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed a large covered plastic container of pico de gallo cooling in walk in cooler at a rate insufficient to reach cooling parameters. CDI: PIC removed lid and plastic container in reach in freezer to rapidly cool.
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 a working squeeze bottle of crema being stored in low boy cooler unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled bottle of crema.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a household cooler being used in kitchen to store various salsa containers. Replace household cooler with an ANSI certified or equivalent unit.