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NameLAS MARGARITAS
Address4426 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Ensure all hand washing sinks are equipped with paper towels. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser.
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. Soda nozzles need to be cleaned. Ensure soda nozzles are cleaned more frequently. 0 pts.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Queso measured 70F and was reheating in steam table. Use stove top or other equipment that can rapidly reheat TCS foods to above 165F within 2 hours. CDI - Queso heated in pot on stove to 170F. 0 pts.
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Pan of chicken and 2 pans of rice measured below 135F in hot holding. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - PIC reheated items to above 165F. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 // 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P 2 containers of salsa in walk-in cooler, container of cooked corn in walk-in cooler, container of cooked pork in walk-in cooler, pan of chicken in upright cooler, pan of corn in upright cooler, and portion of ham in upright cooler were missing prep date labels. Tamales were prepared on 5-20 in upright cooler and container of salsa had 5-17 prep date sticker on it. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be labeled with prep date, and used or discarded within 7 days. CDI - PIC discarded food that he was unsure of prep date and placed prep date labels on some items that were prepared this weekend. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. 1 dead roach observed on floor near ice machine. Ensure pests do not enter premises and remove dead pests. 0 pts.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. 1 box of raw chicken observed on floor in walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts.
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. Floor panels are bowing up in walk-in cooler. Ice building up on door of walk-in freezer and ice dripping from evaporator box in walk-in freezer. Repair listed equipment. 0 pts.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Buildup inside dish machine. Clean dish machine more frequently.
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. Clean shelves in walk-in cooler, inside refrigeration units, and on shelves throughout kitchen. 0 pts.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. No trash can with lid in women’s restroom. Receptacle with lid must be in women’s restrooms. 0 pts.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. Floor damage near 3-compartment sink. Repair/replace cracked floor tiles. REPEAT // 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. Clean walls in prep areas where food has splattered on wall. Wall behind dish machine has buildup on it. Clean walls where needed.