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NameMARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address10056 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/11/2025
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
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a large container of detergent being stored without a label. CDI: PIC labeled container. REPEAT.
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 bottle of commercial ranch dressing being held in salsa cooler without a label. CDI: PIC labeled bottle.
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 insects near dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Contact pest control service provider to address issue.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoops being held in large containers of dry beans, flour and rice in which scoop handles were resting in food. CDI: PIC re-positioned scoop handles to be above food items.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pot lids with build up in which PIC stated were not cleaned being stored on top shelf of clean storage shelf above clean equipment and utensils. CDI: PIC moved pot lids with build up to be W/R/S.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes 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 a piece of plywood being stored under a water heater on bottom shelf of prep counter. CDI: PIC removed plywood from shelf. REPEAT.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking pipe from hand sink at server station. PIC stated a service request has been submitted for repair.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee hat and bag being stored on dry storage shelf amongst dry food goods. PIC removed employee possessions. 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 5.3 foot candles of lighting 30 inches above the floor in dry food storage room. PIC stated light in ceiling was inoperable. Provide at least 10 foot candles of lighting intensity 30 inches above the floor in dry storage room.