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NameMEZCAL.87 BAR & LOUNGE
Address4724 OLD PINEVILLE RD
STE I
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooked seafood mix, feta cheese, calamari, and red salsa held in make unit above 41F. EHS observed make unit top door open while prep was being done and pans missing from make unit. EHS observed ambient air temperature of 48F. Within thirty minutes the unit had cooled down to 40F. Feta, seafood mix, calamari, and salsa was brought from walk in unit today an hour prior to inspection. CDI - PIC placed feta, calamari, red salsa, and seafood mix in freezer to quickly cool. (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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed PIC thawing beef under running water in the prep sink. EHS observed temperature of water at 81F. CDI - PIC added ice to cool down water and thawing beef to below 70F. REPEAT. (1)
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed numerous containers of seasoning and spices without label. EHS advised PIC to label all working containers of spices and seasonings. (0)
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed tongs used for raw chicken with handles in direct contact with raw chicken. EHS educated PIC on correct storage for in use utensils. CDI - PIC placed tongs in separate container and will now store them in separate container at grill station. (0.5)
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed open employee drink being stored with equipment and food for service. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded drink. (0)