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NameCABOS MEXICAN CUISINE & CANTINA
Address6676 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/12/2026
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
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. EHS observed missing hand sink sign by front handsink next to salsa reach in unit. CDI - PIC had extra signs available and installed sign next to handsink. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. EHS observed food debris in hand sink next to make line. EHS advised hand washing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. CDI - PIC removed food debris from hand sink. (0)
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 EHS observed raw chicken stored on top of cooked chicken soup and bagged vegetables. These items were being cooled from prep in the freezer. EHS observed no contamination. EHS advised to reduce amount of food being stored/cooled in WIF. EHS observed freezer at maximum capacity during inspection. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. (1.5) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf EHS observed two bottles of windex and bottle of degreaser unlabeled. CDI - PIC labeled all containers of cleaners. (1)
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. EHS observed an abundant amount of ice building up in WIF. EHS observed ice building up on fans, walls, shelving, and packaged food. EHS observed no contamination of food but has advised to look into repairing WIF as soon as possible. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. EHS observed three cutting boards with gashes in them preventing surface from being easily cleanable. CDI - PIC removed cutting boards from service. (0)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. EHS observed broken ceiling tile above dish machine. EHS observed grout to flooring in main kitchen area missing and in need of repair. (0)