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NameLA RIVIERA MARISQUERIA
Address1310 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 Observed raw shell eggs in cardboard flats stored above washed/prepped vegetables in WIC. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order of food items. - 1.5 - 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 Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of salsa in server area prep unit above 41F. All other TCS items in unit were 41F or below. PIC stated they had been prepped that morning. CDI - PIC placed item in WIC to rapidly cool. - 1.5 - REPEAT 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 .
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 container used for bleach storage not labeled. Bottle had previously been used to store soy sauce. CDI - PIC labeled bottle with contents.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP tilapia thawing in 3 door upright unit still in sealed packaging. CDI - PIC vented packages to continue thawing process. - 0.5 -
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth buckets throughout facility with 0PPM chlorine residual. CDI - PIC remade solution for buckets.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(B)(2) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. Observed clean plates and bowls on grill line stored uncovered. CDI - PIC inverted top item for each stack.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-204.120 Equipment compartments that are subject to accumulation of moisture shall be sloped to an outlet that allows complete draining. Observed deep layer of water collecting on bottom surface of grill reach in. Repair to allow water to drain and prevent accumulation. - 0.5 -
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee handbags stored on shelf above prep sink.