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NameMERCADITO LA PALMERA
Address207 W THIRD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
ROBERSONVILLE NC 27871
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMartin
Inspection Date 3/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. still within 210 days of opening, really needs to complete Servsafe training as soon as possible to help reinerate expectations for food handling For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No 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. raw food stored above cooked food in reach in cooler. chicken and beef sitting together on counter. must keep separate
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Must have sanitizer (bleach) at all times to clean surfaces in kitchen , cook states using hot water only, no bleach
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No Yes 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 7-101.11 Identifying Information, Prominence - Original Containers (Pf) multiple bottles of unidentified chemicals in spray bottles
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf must use cold running water in cleaned and sanitized meat sink.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) chips stored under counter where raw meat being processed and lid is off chips during inspection. lid put on chips after meat put back in cooler
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.18 Maintain wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. rinse solution had food particles floating in water. 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. drain board has food debris in corner near clean dishes
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.