A98

LA CABANA DELI COMIDA LATINA

925 EASTWAY DR, Charlotte, NC 28205

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022263

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 12, 2026

Inspections on record43

On record sinceAug 15, 2013

Score history

Jul 17, 2014Higher is betterOct 12, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 12, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken, potatoes and plantains hot holding below 135F. CDI- PIC reheated all items to 165F and above and placed back in hot holding. EHS spoke to PIC about using TPHC for some of the items that were above temperature going forward. 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 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored above prep table. CDI- PIC moved spray bottle to the bottle shelf of the prep table.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored in the two door reach in cooler with temperatures above 41F. PIC stated items had been pulled from the freezer the day prior to thaw in the reach in and the food employees had pulled both raw meats this morning for prep. Items were cooling in plastic containers with tightly fitting lids not cooling at a rate to achieve 41F in 4 hours. CDI- PIC removed lids to allow foods to quickly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf Observed food employees manually warewashing with the water temperature below 110F. CDI- PIC drained basin and filled with warmer water reaching 114F.

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Jun 4, 2026 A 99 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Facility is a 2- Food Stand. Per permit, facility only allowed 8 seats. EHS observed 16. PIC stated they would remove 8 seats.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed several fly throughout the facility.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloth in chlorine sanitizer holding above 400ppm. CDI PIC replaced sanitizer and tested at 350 ppm.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. RIF has torn gasket, replace.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 some build up and residue on gaskets and around doors of RIC and RIFs

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with doors opened. Repeat

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Jan 21, 2026 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

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. Observed raw cooling chicken being stored over raw beef in RIF. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Follow-up verification required

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed no time stamp on the white rice ontop of the stove. CDI PIC placed time stamp when item was finished cooking. Observed facility using TPHC with proper time stamps but no written procedures. VR required

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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 handle in bean in dry storage aria. CDI - PIC took handle out of beans.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet nesting on several containers in clean Storage.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed storage racks under prep tops and cooking equipment lined with cardboard. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed spatula with deep groves and knicks. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with doors opened.

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Oct 1, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed gallon of milk in metal container on ice holding above 41F. CDI Item placed out around 7 am, placed back in RIC. Talked about using a metal carafe or a large metal container so that ice can be placed all the way to top and a screw on pump can be placed in place of a top. Repeat, reduction to 1/2 points due to improvement. 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 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

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 multiple items in prep top with no date mark. CDI PIC date marked. EHS suggested using a magnetic white board on top of prep top to track dates in containers. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed several fly throughout the facility.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed hand sink with no sealant affixed to wall. Sealant needed on hand sink.

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Jun 25, 2025 A 96.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Repeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Chicken enchiladas, container of rice, and container of cooked potatoes prepared 2 hours prior above 41F. Items moved to ice baths and freezer to reach 41F. Will be stored in other functioning units until reach in repaired. Other items in unit non TCS. 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 .

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Reach in near fryer registering 54F. Repair person contacted. 3 days to comply.

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Dec 4, 2024 A 97 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of chicken and potatoes above 41F in reach in. PIC stated that the mix was from this morning less than 2 hours. Moved to ice bath to reach 41F. 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed mold growth on wall in storage area. Clean as needed. No points deducted.

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Sep 20, 2024 A 98 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed large container of shredded beef at 46F, large container of cooked pork at 44F, and prepared soups at 44F in the RIC. PIC stated that the soups were placed in there form another RIC earlier that morning. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the shredded beef and pork. (1.5 pts) 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 .

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed RIC at 56F throughout the inspection. The RIC started to drop in temperature but was still above 41F. Needs repair*** (0.5 pts)

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Jun 24, 2024 A 96.5 · 5 violations

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. - EHS observed 50 chicken tamales and 50 pork tamales 48F. PIC stated items were cooked and prepared yesterday with proper date mark observed. Since items were cooked and prepared yesterday and above 41F in the reach in cooler where they were said to be cooled items did not meet proper cooling parameters. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. - EHS observed all hot well items on TPHC. PIC was unable to provide written procedures for TPHC. CDI- EHS and PIC provided MCPHD written tphc form. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed purple spray bottle of cleaner without a label. CDI- PIC labeled the item. 7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P- Observed labeled first aid kit stored above food prep and single use items. CDI- PIC moved item away from food prep and single use item storage.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- EHS observed 100 tamales prepared yesterday and left in reach in cooler according to PIC above 41F. Items were densely packed, wrapped and in equipment not rated for cooling for more than 6hrs according to PIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

Corrected during inspection

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. - EHS observed secondary containers of sugar, salt, spices without labels. CDI- PIC labeled the items.

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Jan 25, 2024 A 96 · 7 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. - Observed two handsink without a hand wash sign. CDI- EHS provided PIC with two MCPHD hand wash signs.

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1

Corrected during inspection

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P - EHS observed rotten plantain in dry storage area. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

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. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation - Observed sliced steak stored above raw shrimp in secondary packaging in freezer. Also observed unwashed produce stored above RTE foods. CDI- PIC was bale to correct the storage order.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed cooked potatoes at 120F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed several stacks of metal pans on clean storage rack and still wet.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P - Observed no back flow prevention device with hose attached to can wash. A VR will occur within 3 days to ensure proper back flow prevention device is provided.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed shared dumpster with non permitted facilities doors and lids open and not in use.

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