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Name

LOS REYES II

Address

7308 E INDEPENDENCE BV

UNIT K

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE NC

28227

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

6/24/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Facility wants to switch their 3-compartment sink and prep sink into the adjacent wall, and replace the sink areas currently placed with prep tables. EHS explained to call the office and give details on the full extent of what they are wanting and planning to do for remodeling, and the service request will be sent to the senior plans examiner for the territory.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
21	1.50	Proper hot holding temperatures	Yes	Yes	No	3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried chicken wings, fried plantains, fried tostones, and fried empanadas all hot holding in the HH steam table below 135F (see temp chart). PIC stated he placed all of these items into the HH unit an hour prior to EHS's observation. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded fried tostones (as he explained they will get rock hard if they are reheated in the fryer again), and reheated all other fried items back in the deep fryer and EHS observed they were all reheated to above 165F; PIC placed the reheated fried TCS food items back into the HH steam table. REPEAT VIOLATION. 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 .
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 TCS food items cold holding inside the WIC above 41F (see temp chart). EHS observed ambient air temp was at 53, and lowest it dropped to after PIC manually adjusted the WIC dial was 49F. EHS noticed that the TCS food items stored on one side of the WIC were temping at or below 41F, but TCS food items on the other side of the WIC was temping above 41F; food items temping above 41F were not prepared today, and facility does not keep track of temperature checks throughout the day. CDI: PIC and food employee voluntarily discarded all TCS food items temping above 41F (cooked rice, cooked carnitas, cooked beef, raw shell eggs, roasted chicken, cooked chicharrones, cooked beef stew, cooked chicken stew, cooked pork belly, cooked Mexican rice, pre-cooked deli sausage). PIC and food employee moved all food items currently cooling down in the WIC into the freezer, and moved all other TCS food items temping at or below 41F to the freezer and lowboy cooler. PIC contacted repairman immediately to check on the WIC, and repairman stated he would be on-site before 5:00PM today. **PIC stated they will voluntarily close the kitchen after all hot food items currently hot holding in the steam tables and HH case are sold out, and will halt all prep until the WIC is repaired and able to maintain TCS food items at or below 41F. PIC will contact EHS with updates on the WIC. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility is in compliance. 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	1	Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals	No	No	No	6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple cockroaches crawling on the floor by the HH steam tables, a couple crawling on the floor by the large trash can, and a couple crawling on the floor by the dry goods storage rack. Facility has a contract with pest control company, and PIC stated they are due soon for their monthly pest control maintenance. CDI: All crawling cockroaches were eliminated by PIC and food employee.
47	0	Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used	No	No	No	4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the handsink next to the 3-compartment sink in need of re-caulking. Observed rusted shelves inside the WIC. Re-caulk handsink and seal/replace rusted shelves inside WIC so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. 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 exposed wood and exposed insulation material protruding from the wall inside the WIC (behind beers). Seal/replace with non-absorbent material.
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 soiled gaskets in the lowboy cooler. Increase cleaning frequency.
55	0	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	No	No	6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed missing FRP wall by the dry goods storage area. PIC stated they were trying to replace the FRP wall. Observed severe protrusion of FRP wall behind the make table. PIC stated they are wanting to remodel. EHS explained that a plan review from the senior plans examiner may be needed if facility wants to remodel, and to call the office for that service request. Ensure FRP walls are replaced/repaired. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed a section of the baseboard falling off of the wall behind the prep sink. Observed broken floor tiles by the dish area and also by the back door. Repair/replace above mentioned items, so that they are in good repair. 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 ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Observed food residue on walls by HH steam tables. Increase cleaning frequency.
56	0	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	No	No	No	6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed one lightbulb out in the hood system. Replace with new lightbulb.