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NameMAR & TIERRA RESTAURANT
Address4426 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsPIC to text or call EHS once repairs to unit have been made. EHS provided PIC with updated EHP.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee use keys to change paper towel dispenser and begin to return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. -0-
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 handsink. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply. -0-
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- Observed raw salmon and beef stored over RTE hot dogs in WIC. Observed raw shrimp over margarine in lowboy. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed food employee use gloved hands to use keys to open paper towel dispenser and begin to return to food prep without changing gloves. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper glove usage and food employee discarded gloves. 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed food in WIC, RIC, and prep units with no protective coverings. -CDI- PIC covered items.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed food debris and buildup inside of microwaves. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed multiple items in WIC and prep unit #2 above 41F. Observed ambient air of WIC at 40F and prep unit at 44F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items above 41F. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **AT TIME OF VISIT, TECH WAS EN ROUTE** -1.5- 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 .
28 1 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 spray bottle with no label. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -1-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests. -0-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No 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 interior and exterior surfaces of cold holding equipment with food debris in need of cleaning. Observed shelving with dust buildup in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed buildup on ceilings, especially at front of house near fry/grill line. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-