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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 5/1/2026
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)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed containers of uncovered raw chicken stored directly over uncovered raw chorizo and cut beef in WIC on storage shelf. CDI - PIC corrected storage order and EHS gave out storage order guides.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed near front register containers housing self service plastic forks, spoons and knives facing upward. CDI - PIC inverted items.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed large wooden paddle with deep grooves and score marks used for preparing TCS foods. CDi - PIC voluntarily discarded item. PIC will obtain stainless steel or sealed wooden paddle. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed several unsealed stone mortar and pestle sets used for TCS foods. CDI - PIC will discontinue issue and obtain properly sealed mortar/pestle sets.
56 1 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.