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Name

LAS MEGAS TORTAS

Address

1910 MILTON RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28215

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/30/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

EHS observed two (2) inactive, newly purchased NSF coolers stored within kitchen. Prior to approval by EHS and Mecklenburg County Health Department, coolers must be verified to hold TCS foods at 41F or below. Do not utilize coolers to hold TCS foods until their ability to cold hold TCS foods is verified.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
15	0	Food separated & protected	Yes	No	No	3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) pan of unopened raw animal foods (commercially bagged chicken wings, frozen beef sides, unopened ground beef log, etc.) stored together. CDI - PIC provided pans for items to be stored separately on the same level of WIC. EHS provided WIC storage order guide to PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22	1.50	Proper cold holding temperatures	No	No	No	3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed ambient temperature of WIC fluctuating between 38F and 45F throughout inspection. TCS foods within WIC were observed either effectively cold holding or correctively cooling. Observed approximately seven (7) TCS foods (shredded cheeses, sliced tomatoes, lettuce beds, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, etc.) in prep unit above 41F. Observed two (2) TCS foods in grill drawer (shredded mozzarella, sliced lunch meats) above 41F in grill drawer. TCS foods observed cooling once doors were closed were rotated to WIC or walk in freezer to improve corrective cooling; foods with minimal cooling were voluntarily disposed of. A verification will occur no later than 08/02/2025. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
39	0	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	No	No	No	3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. Observed drip pan stored above sealed unwashed vegetable boxes in WIC. No moisture or condensation was observed contaminating food during inspection. Replace vent covers in WIC and prevent moisture accumulation such that water can potentially contaminate food.
47	0.50	Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used	No	No	No	4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed active drip from uncovered ventilation within WIC. Maintain equipment such that food is not exposed to condensation or moisture. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed ongoing maintenance of unfinished surfaces within restrooms.
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 heavy renovations of ceilings within restroom (chipped ceiling, drywall replacement, etc.) restroom has been closed to public during renovations and other gender neutral restroom has remained open to provide require restroom.
56	0	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	No	No	No	6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed grill vent lights functioning during inspection. One (1) light at grill vent is unshielded.