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NameMARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address10056 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/31/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 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 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 a container of ceviche containing raw shrimp being held in prep reach in cooler above ready to eat sauces. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT.
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 large spray bottle of degreaser being stored in dry storage room without a label. CDI: Staff labeled bottle. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed five cans of insect spray being stored on dry storage shelf in which label on cans of pesticide stated product was prohibited from being used in restaurants. CDI: PIC removed cans of insect spray from premises.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed employee drying metal container with a cloth towel. Allow equipment and utensils to air dry only after cleaning and sanitizing.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed facility using cardboard as a barrier on shelving in dry food storage room. Remove cardboard from shelving as it is absorbent and not smooth and easily cleanable.