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NameMEZCALI MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address14212 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/20/2025
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
15 0 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 shell eggs stored above dressings and bottled juice in reach in cooler. CDI - Storage order was corrected. -0 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese in flip top cooler cold holding at temperatures between 49F and 58F. Items had been placed in flip top cooler prior to lunch service. No foods are stored overnight. Ambient air temperature of cooler measured 45F. CDI - TCS foods were removed from flip top cooler and placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. PIC has been advised to take flip top cooler out of service until repairs are made. TPHC procedures were discussed with PIC. A TPHC procedural template was e-mailed to PIC. A follow up visit will be conducted to ensure flip top unit is maintaining TCS foods at 41F or less. -1.5 points- 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door sweep damaged on walk in cooler door. Repair/replace door sweep to prevent insect or rodent entry. -0 points-
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed tilapia in reach in cooler stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Raw tilapia is delivered frozen but not immersed in ice. CDI - Ice was drained. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed large canisters of tortilla chips stored on floor in storage room. -REPEAT- -1 point-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 box of single use food containers stored on floor in storage room. -0 points-
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 cardboard on shelving in dry storage area. Replace with non-absorbent material that is smooth and easily cleanable. -0 points-