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NameTHE LATIN GRILL BY DOSES
Address12740 LANCASTER HY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsEHS advises that the following needs to be dated marked: -Raw meats (in refrigeration), including while thawing. -Shredded cheese -Sliced lettuce -Cooked produce (mushrooms, onions, potatoes) -TCS foods in the lowboy used to restock the make-table above it. -All ready to eat foods held more than 24 hours onsite. Items NOT required date marks -Frozen foods (until thawing begins) -Items prepped and used or disposed of within 24 hours; such as ground sausage at the make table, which is refilled several times daily. TRANSITIONAL PERMIT EXPIRES 1/03/2026. PIC must ensure all transitional permit conditions are met by this date. 1. Install hand sink near cook line 2. Install work-top freezer by front line 3. Install under-grill refrigeration units underneath flat top. 4. Install FRP anywhere where wall is painted (behind Prep units) 5. Remove wooden pieces on wall above prep sink that is holding up potato wedge slicer 6. Replace any rusty shelving throughout coolers 7. Repair leak at can wash sink EHS will return with requested clarification regarding the requirement for hand sink at the cook-line. PIC is welcome to reach out with any questions or support needs.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No REPEAT. 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite. No point taken during transitional permit period. PIC states they have taken the course but have been unable to obtain the certificate. EHS advises that points will be deducted for no CFPM if not obtained by the end of transitional permit period. (-0) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 no verification process for staff training on employee health. EHS advises staff to read and sign and the agreement, and retain them onsite. (-1) CDI- Forms provided here- Spanish version: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/kwwtzglzzd/food-employee-reporting-agreement---spanish English version: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/ftrdv7k6rd/food-employee-reporting-agreement
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed multiple wiping cloths drying on hand sink basin. CDI- PIC removed wiping cloths, sanitizes basin. (-1)
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT. 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed multiple RTE foods in WIC without date marks- cooked rice, chicken, shredded lettuce. CDI- PIC dates all items with prep date. EHS advises re-training all staff on the date marks system. See general comment. (-3)
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No REPEAT. 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written procedures for TPHC with items held on time in hot box. (-1.5) CDI- EHS provides TPHC procedures. Extra forms here: Spanish version here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/jb7hdwsqqk/tphc-template-spanish English version here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed raw chicken thawing on prep counter above 50F. CDI- Chicken returned to WIC for rapid cooling while awaiting use. (-0)
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS noted a few flies in back of kitchen. No point taken for transitional permit item; improvement noted from last inspection, and pest control service contract is obtained. (-0)
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed many wiping cloths in use throughout facility without sanitizer containers for their storage. EHS advises obtaining more buckets for wiping cloths storage. (-0.5)
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed broken pressure spray nozzle detached from 3 comp sink. PIC states a work order has been placed, new fixture to be installed this weekend. (-0)
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT. 5-501.16(A) Provide receptacles of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. Observed large amount of trash bags and recyclables in back of kitchen, blocking access to back door. Remove blockage and restore access to egress route. Consider increasing trash pickup frequency is not presently adequate to keep trash from accumulating in kitchen. (-1)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed untreated wood wall attachments in back of kitchen which are not smooth, cleanable, or nonabsorbent. No points taken for transitional permit condition item. (-0)