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NameEL SAZON LATINO RESTAURANT INC
Address1501 WEST BV
STE G
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

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 raw pork and beef in secondary ziplock bags stored over cooked beef and frozen vegetables and fruits in secondary ziplock bags in WIF. CDI - PIC rearranged raw foods from cooked/RTE foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No 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 raw chicken thawing in prep sink with no running water. CDI - PIC separated chicken and turn on the cold water knob.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed white/clear food containers above 3-comp-sink wet stacked. CDI - PIC moved items back to 3-comp-sink to be W/R/S and stacked containers to allow for proper air drying.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up and 3 out of 6 light bulb housing filled with brown liquid. Increase frequency of maintaining hood system clean and light bulb housings in good repairs.