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NameDON PEDRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address8943 S TRYON ST, STE R
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 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 Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf- *Observed - Ice in the basin of Handsink. *CDI - PIC educated employee on proper use of handsink and melted ice in Handsink using hot water.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 - Horchata in WIC without date marking. PIC stated item was prepared yesterday. *CDI - PIC date marked item. *Observed - Horchata in front 2 Door Lowboy and Front Small Flip Top Lowboy date marked 10/16-10/18. PIC stated item was portioned from large container of Horchata located in WIC which was made yesterday. *CDI - PIC corrected date marking and educated employee on proper date marking for small portions removed from large portions. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - 3 Small metal containers, one containing Diced Tomatoes, one with Shredded and one with Cooked Vegetables stored within large metal container stored directly on the floor in WIF. EHS informed PIC that the food items need to be at least 6 inches from the floor. *CDI - PIC flipped over large metal containers and placed 3 items on top of metal container.
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 - 2 ceiling tiles missing. One located above kitchen entryway and one located above Beer Storage area in front of water heater. PIC stated items were ruined due to small leak from water heater on Monday. PIC stated issue regarding leak has been corrected and they are now planning to replace the missing ceiling tiles.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. *Observed - Employee Drink stored on dry storage wire rack next to slicer that was stored clean. *CDI - PIC placed item onto lower shelf.