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NameEL RINCONCITO CUBANO CAFE
Address4740 OLD PINEVILLE RD
STE A & B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsInspection completed in parking lot of Loso Food Plaza Charlotte 210 Yeoman Rd.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed no sanitizer available on site. CDI: PIC left to go obtain sanitizer for truck. Bleach sanitizer was made up at proper concentration.
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 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 . Observed ham, pepperoni, and shredded mozzarella on counter being used for making pizzas > 41F (see temp chart). Items placed on time (TPHC) and will be discarded if not used by 6pm. TPHC procedure sheet was given to operator to complete. Compliance visit needed to ensure TPHC procedure sheets have been completed properly. Procedures can be emailed.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed dry good containers and squeeze bottles not labeled.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips available for checking bleach sanitizer. VR required. Text a picture of strips to Arlene Lawrence at 704-617-3068.
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 cell phone and other personal items stored on prep table of truck.