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NameLA PANADERIA
Address11229 E INDEPENDENCE BV
STE F
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. OBSERVED an incomplete employee health policy in the facility. The signing part of the Employee health policy was missing. CDI. PIC was provided a new copy in Spanish. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed spoon stored in hand sink upfront. CDI. PIC removed. Hand washing sink should only be used for hand washing. Repeat
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed cleaned dishes with build up, stored directly on cardboard in the kitchen shelves. CDI. PIC removed. Clean dishes should be stored in a clean and dry location away from contamination. Also observed heavy build up on bread cutter in the kitchen area. CDI. PIC removed to be cleaned. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 in use container of cream without a label. CDI. PIC labeled.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food items stored less than 6 inches in the WI freezer. Food items need to be stored 6 inches and above. Repeat
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 in use flour scoop stored with handle touching the flour. CDI. PIC removed. Scoops should be stored so when in usage, the hands do not have direct touch to the food. Repeat
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned dishes stored directly on cardboards. Also observed cleaned knives stored by rusted item. CDI. PIC removed. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use to go boxes stored less than 6 inches to the floor. CDI. PIC removed. Also observed single use to go boxes stored by customer items. CDI. PIC removed. Single use items should be stored 6 inches and above from the floor and in a clean and dry location to avoid contamination.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed ninja blender in the facility that is not ANSI certified. Only items commercially approved and ANSI certified or equivalent should be used in the facility. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed cracked wood spoon in the kitchen area stored as cleaned. Wood spoons needs to be smooth and free of cracks to be used.
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. Observed build up on non food contact of the ice machine and also food prep machine for empanadas. Needs to be cleaned often to avoid build up.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster outside. Dumpster should be covered when not in use. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed build of the dumpster was missing drain plugs. Needs to be provided to avoid pest issues.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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. Observed cleaning needed on ceiling. Cleaning frequency needs to be increased. Repeat
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food items stored directly by customer food in the RI stand alone cooler in the kitchen. CDI. PIC removed. Repeat