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NameMAIZ AGUA SAL TORTILLERIA
Address1018 JAY ST
STE 110
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 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 No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on inside panel of ice machine. Increase frequency of cleaning unit.
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 cooked chorizo from 2/1/25, and corn salsa from 1/31/25 above 41F in both flip top units. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded two containers of each food. Observed two secondary squeeze bottles of crema above 41F sitting on prep top. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both bottles. 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed secondary spray bottle of bleach sanitizer with a high enough concentration to bleach-out test strip under prep table. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded solution.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies throughout kitchen area. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front doors open without fans turned on. Fans must remain on when doors are open.
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 single service cup used as a scoop for masa flour. CDI - PIC removed single service cup. 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 single service cup used as a scoop for dry rice and dehydrated hibiscus flours. CDI - PIC removed single service cup.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed three hand washing sinks leaking from possibly from splash guard not having seal to hand washing sink. REPEAT 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed three hand washing sinks no fully sealed to wall and very loose to touch. 3-304.16 Except for refilling a consumers drinking up or container. Tableware or utensils may not be reused for second portions. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one hand washing sink where the hot water knob wouldn't turn off. CDI - PIC was able to correct the issue with the hot water knob.