A93.5
LA MICHOACANA SUPERMARKET AND CARNICERIA
5400 NEVIN RD, C, Charlotte, NC 28269
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300553
Latest gradeA (93.5)
Last inspectedSep 18, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceApr 6, 2026
Score history
Apr 6, 2026Higher is betterSep 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 18, 2026 A 93.5 · 10 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink. CDI- Paper towels placed at sink
#11 · Food obtained from approved source −1
Corrected during inspection
3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only.-P Observed lard from La Michoacana Taqueria y Tortillaria stored out on top of display cases. The taqueria makes the lard in house from chicharon. Lard was at 76F, brought to the facility this morning. Permits names are different and food cannot be sold to this location for customer purchase. CDI-Discarded. Items held
#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 several containers of meat held out on prep tables above 41F. CDI- All containers taken to the walk in cooler. EHS found that employees were taken huge amounts of meat out for preparation and not putting them away once finishes. EHS advised employees to take out smaller amounts of meat for preparation finish that amount, place into the walk in cooler, then take out more. Approximately 6 large bins of meat taken to the walk in cooler. Meats began to cool in walk in.
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 .
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed 3 large bins of meat thawing out on prep tables. CDI- Meat taken to cooler. Facility needs a prep sink. EHS found raw meat spatter and chucks throughout the facility. Meat prep was overflowing from prep tables onto outside of the tall reach in freezer and floor. PREP SINK REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED BASED ON THE FINDINGS DURING INSPECTION.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk in cooler and at hand sink.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned dishes stored near soiled dishes at 3 comp sink. Keep area clean.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
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 handles of display cases in need of cleaning. Observed display case tracks in need of cleaning throughout. REPEAT
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 doorframe area in need of paint. Area not smooth and easily cleanable.
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 raw meat splatter all over floors and wall areas. Keep areas clean to prevent contamination.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed light in walk in cooler .4 ft candles get more light.
Apr 6, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: The following transitional items have been completed:
3) Repair/replace handsink so that it drains properly.
4) Repair/replace handsink so that it does not leak.
The following transitional items remain:
1) Make floor throughout smooth and easily cleanable.
2) Make floor in walk in cooler smooth and easily cleanable.
5) Remove cement blocks and provide approved feet/castors for 3-door reach in freezer.
6) Paint all areas of walls and door thresholds that are not smooth and easily cleanable.
7) Resurface/replace 2 large table top cutting boards.
8) Repair/replace large white and gray display cooler so that it no longer leaks water from the bottom.
9) Facility is permitted without a prep sink. If during the course of the transitional period a prep sink is deemed to be required, one shall be
installed. Facility at time of inspection uses the prep sink to wash dishes only. All meats arrive fresh and no thawing is required.
#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 items in display cooler holding cheese, crema, and hams above 41F. PIC stated that when he arrived today, he noticed the door on the cooler was left cracked open over night. CDI: Products voluntarily discarded if held in cooler from yesterday. Queso fresco and Oaxaca cheeses were cut and prepped this morning so those items were moved to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Cooler air temp at 41F during inspection as PIC had closed the door and cooler was cooling. Cooler display temperature was at 35F.
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
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed crema in display cooler from 3/26. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed minor rusted/chipped shelving in walk in cooler. Observed cement blocks being used to hold up reach in freezer. Observed minor leak in white display cooler. *These are transitional permit items*
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 large cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replacing. *This is a transitional permit item*
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 food build up on interiors and handles of display coolers throughout facility. Observed ice build up in bottom of white display cooler. Ensure more frequent cleaning.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 wall damage and walls not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floor is not smooth and easily cleanable. *These items are a part of the transitional permit*
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LA MICHOACANA SUPERMARKET AND CARNICERIA” or State ID 2060300553). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.