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Name503 SUPERMERCADITO
Address4729 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General CommentsIt appears that no replacements or repairs have been made that are on the transitional list. This is a reminder the facility had only six months from the date of the permit to make these additions or corrections.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- Pobserved food employees Donn gloves without first washing hands. CDI- described to translator
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple utensils stored as clean with some food residue still present on them. CDI removed to re clean For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 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 heavily soiled thermometer. CDI removed to reclean 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P observed food employees wash and rinse a set of tongs and return to service without sanitizing. CDI- removed to santiize For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P observed cooked chicken on hot line at 110 and fried chicken in Hh cabinet at 119. CDI reheated 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed shredded cabbage, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes cold held at 44-45f. CDI removed to cool 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 .
23 0 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 only 2 tcs foods not date marked. CDI date marked 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 .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table and not stored in sanitizer.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados in top of roll top with stickers stil on them.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed salad tongs handle down in lettuce.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall not be used until air dried or adequately drained before contact with food. Observed tight wet stacked metal pans
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed multiple residential slicers, blenders and containers. Replace with commercial equivalent
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes 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. Observed some pots with heavy carbon and grease accumulation on outsides. 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.observed multiple pieces of equipment with heavy residue accumulation. In need of more cleaning
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed no repairs or replacements from transitional list, dry food storage room still has carpet on walls, not made into office either.
56 0.50 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 bags stored with utensils and food in dry storage 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed insufficient lighting in walk in cooler.