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NameCASA EL PAISANO
Address1403 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
KANNAPOLIS NC 28081
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyRowan
Inspection Date 6/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - Repeat Violation - No CFPM present during inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 - Using a Handwashing Sink (Pf) - Prep table observed in front of hand sink. Maintain access to hand sinks at all times. CDI - Prep table moved over
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 - Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding: Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P Observed large pan of rice at 45F. CDI-food was voluntarily discarded
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 - Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) - 2 types of salsa in large containers and a container of rice observed without date sticker. Individual containers of salsa in display case observed without dates marked. Date mark all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI - Dates added
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 - Food Storage: Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed heavy product amount on floor in walk in cooler as meat case is not currently being used. CDI: food needs to be stored off floor at least 6 inches.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) - Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) - Some containers on clean dishes shelf were observed wet stacked. Air dry dishes before stacking together.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 - Food Equipment, Certification and Classification (C) - Repeat Violation - Coca-cola refrigerator rated for drinks and prepackaged foods used in kitchen for storage of TCS foods. Except for toasters, mixers, microwave ovens, water heaters, and hoods, food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI-accredited certification.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113 - Covering Receptacles (C) - Dumpster lid open. Must remain closed.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 - Repairing (C) - Observed water damage stained ceiling tiles throughout. Observed damaged plaster on frame of walk in cooler door. Floors are cracked or peeling throughout. Have items repaired.