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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 8/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General CommentsA Spanish translation of the inspection report will be sent to all emails on file by end of day, 08/13/26. Owner is encouraged 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 1 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. (-1)
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No REPEAT. 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed food handler touch soiled wiping cloth and inside lip of trash can before touching nozzles on sauce squirt bottles and donning gloves to serve customer. CDI- Dressing bottle emptied, washed/rinse/sanitized, food handler washes hands before donning gloves to serve food. (-2)
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed bags on onions beside RTE foods in lowboy. CDI- Unwashed produce relocated. (-0)
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food debris on probe of thermometer when calibrating for inspection. CDI- Probe cleaned and sanitized before re-storing. (-0)
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed beef empanada's, chicken quesadilla, and fried chicken in display case for hot holding below 135F. CDI- Items below 135F voluntarily disposed. Temperature on display case increased. (-1.5)
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed bottled TCS dressings (chipotle and pesto mayo) in cold well above 60F. EHS provided education to staff on TCS dressings and proper cold holding temperature. CDI- Dressings voluntarily disposed. (-1.5)
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle on storage rack near 3 comp sink. CDI- Chemical labeled. (-0)
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 at 44F. CDI- Chicken returned to WIC. (-0)
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed sticky trap for pests hung beneath hand sinks basin behind display case. EHS advised staff to remove. Do not hang pest control devices near food or equipment. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed more than 30 house flys in kitchen and back prep area. No contamination to food observed. EHS verified Ecolab pest services are performed once a month, but EHS advised they should be increased for pest abatement. A return visit will be made to reassess conditions within the month. (-1)
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No REPEAT. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple in use wiping cloths throughout kitchen with no sanitizer bucket made for storage. CDI- Sani-bucket of chlorine made for wiping cloth storage. (-1)
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 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 raw steak stored in standard, plastic grocery bags inside WIF. EHS advised staff this is not an approved food contact surface and to provide alternate storage containers. (-0.5)
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed missing knob for hot water side of hand sinks basin behind on serving line. Repair at earliest opportunity. Hand sink remains usable. (-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. Observed small openings in wall beneath right side of 3 comp sink. Seal and repair wall. (-0)