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A98

SABOR LATIN STREET GRILL

415 HAWTHORNE LN, Charlotte, NC 28204
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111600
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 2, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceMay 4, 2026

Score history

7085100 May 4, 2026: 98.5Oct 2, 2026: 98
May 4, 2026Higher is betterOct 2, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 2, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Recommend adding splash protection on both sides of can wash.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the cabinet damaged under soda machine.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed a colander with damaged rim. CDI by discarding. 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 the interior of cabinets collecting residue and debris beneath the soda machine and salsa bar.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the back of house hand sink leaking at p trap.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. 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 some ceilings and ceiling vents collecting dust and rust.

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May 4, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: EHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy and updated vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures both in Spanish.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed old sticker residue on pans stacked and stored on the clean dish rack. Observed food residue on bustub stacked and stored on clean dish rack. Observed soiled triangle blade of can opener. CDI: All above mentioned items were moved to the dish room to be properly washed/rinsed/sanitized. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados with stickers still intact on the skin, stored in a pan in make table at the make line. Ensure stickers are removed from avocados prior to washing before use.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed a few metal pans and plastic pans wet-stacked and stored on the clean dish rack. Ensure all multi-use pans are completely air-dried before stacking together.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed a few stacks of single-use bowls and boats stored right-side-up, out of it's original protective packaging. Store all single-use articles inverted to prevent contamination.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SABOR LATIN STREET GRILL” or State ID 20600111600). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.