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NameLAS PALMAS MEXICAN GRILL
Address2002 WESTINGHOUSE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/8/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed tape residue on interior and exterior of clean pans. CDI - PIC moved pans to dish area. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed containers of cooked meats in prep reach in with no date. PIC stated foods came from larger container in WIC which was dated. EHS recommended satellite containers have same date as large container. CDI - PIC dated items. - 1.5 - REPEAT 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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 spray bottle of yellow liquid unlabeled at dish machine. Per PIC, bottle contained undiluted bleach. CDI - PIC labeled bottle.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean metal pans wet nested. Allow to air dry prior to stacking. - 0.5 -
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on 4 door upright refrigerator and lower left door was unable to close completely. Repair/Replace - 1 - REPEAT
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 6-202.14 A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self closing door. Observed toilet room door in kitchen was not self closing. Repair/Replace closing mechanism. - 0.5 -