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NameLA CARIDAD RESTAURANT
Address6404 ALBEMARLE RD
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Sliced tomatoes were 45F in sandwich top cooler. PIC stated they cut the tomatoes 1 hour ago. Place TCS foods in walk-in cooler or freezer to cool rapidly after preparation. CDI - PIC moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler to cool down. REPEAT 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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. Box of mixed vegetables observed on floor in walk-in freezer. Store food 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. Gasket on sandwich cooler door is torn and needs to be replaced. 0 pts.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee cell phone observed on cutting board attached to sandwich cooler.Employee personal food stored above food for restaurant. Do not store personal items where food is prepared or above food for customers. Store in a separate location. // 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. No lighting in freezer. Replace light bulb. REPEAT