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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 2/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- *Observed - Raw Tuna and Raw Mahi Mahi stored above Tomatoes in WIC. *CDI - PIC corrected storage order. Placing the Raw items on a separate shelf above raw beef. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
32 1 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods No No Yes 8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf- *Observed - Establishment reduced oxygen packaging(ROP) Cooked Ribs upon EHS arrival onsite. Observed ROP’d Raw Steaks and Cooked Ribs in WIF and one ROP’d package of Raw Steaks in WIC. PIC voluntarily discarded all items and removed ROP device from establishment. EHS will conduct follow up verification visit within 10 days to ensure establishment is not conducting ROP without written approval from the regulatory authority. For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. *Observed - Owner engaged in food prep without use of proper hair restraint. *CDI - Owner put on a proper hair restraint.
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 - Allergy medicine stored above clean dishes on dish rack across from fryers. *CDI - PIC moved items to designated area.