A98.5
DONA ANA DELI & RESTAURANT
6129 THE PLAZA, Charlotte, NC 28215
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111578
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedAug 12, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceMar 13, 2026
Score history
Mar 13, 2026Higher is betterAug 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 12, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Non compliant items:
-repair gaskets in 3 door RIC- RIC is broken and not in use
-repair floors in following areas: WICs, prep area, storage area-floors need repair and sealing.
-repair walls in back prep room, doorway- completed
-replace insulation around pipes in back prep room- completed
-reseal three comp sink-completed
-refinish or replace wood shelving-removed
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed empanadas holding below 135F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed three door RIC not functioning properly. Repair or replace. No food being stored in RIC.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed one dumpster without drain plug.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 unsurfaced concrete floors, chipped floor tile. Part of permit non compliant conditions, no points taken
Mar 13, 2026 A 97 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Additive used- Egg shell yellow
Non compliant items from permit
repair gaskets in 3 door RIC-
-repair floors in following areas: WICs, prep area, storage area- some tiles replaced on front line
-repair walls in back prep room, doorway
-replace insulation around pipes in back prep room- box made around pipes, need sealing/painting
-reseal three comp sink- sink resealed
-refinish or replace wood shelving
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat cut cabbage. CDI Order switched.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 chicken stored over raw fish. CDI Order switched
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 yucca hot holding below 135F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 · 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 multiple TCS salsas in glass front RIC holding above 41F, door observed partially open. CDI Door closed and salsa temperatures dropped rapidly.
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 sauce made of tomatoes held in use past 7 day date marking (2/23). CDI PIC 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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open on dumpster.
#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 unsurfaced concrete floors, shelving of wood not surfaced, and wooden box built around pipes not sealed or painted. Part of permit non compliant conditions, no points taken
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DONA ANA DELI & RESTAURANT” or State ID 20600111578). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.