A96.5
EL VERACRUZ
391 TOWNE CENTRE BV, Pineville, NC 28134
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111716
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedAug 18, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceAug 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 18, 2026 A 96.5 · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Written procedures for using time as a public health control (TPHC):
https://mecknc.widen.net/s/jb7hdwsqqk/tphc-template-spanish
https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english
Until 02/06/2027 to satisfy the following transitional permit conditions:
1. Repair missing floor tiles and restore coving outside walk in cooler no. 02
2. Replace torn ceiling tile in expo area
3. Remove or repair fliptop in corridor central to main cook area
4. Remove unsealed wooden cart that margarita machine is stored on top of in back of kitchen
5. Replace severely damaged-caulking at back wall of 3 compartment sink
Completed:
1. Restore lighting to 3rd walk in cooler (far left, if facing) DONE
2. De- ice inside walk in freezer no. 1 and repair fan to prevent excessive ice build up on equipment DONE
3. Wash and remove food debris on top of chemical dish machine DONE
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf
Observed cook line hand sink without soap.
CDI- Dispenser refilled. (-0)
#17 · Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food −1
Corrected during inspection
3-701.11(A) Food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. -P
Observed two severely damaged cans with seal defects, no safe to use.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposed both cans. (-1)
#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 center flip top across from the cook line with ambient temp of 50F and all TCS foods inside between 45F-60F. See temp chart.
CDI- EHS verified foods were brought from WIC below 41F this morning. All items rapidly cooled to 41F in WIC and labeled for 6 hour TPHC when returned to flip top. (-1.5)
Note: Equipment likely faltering due to AC inside restaurant in need of repair (scheduled this week). Other fliptops and lowboys holding below 41F are available for use. A return visit will be made to re-asses cooler.
#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 chicken thawing in stagnant water.
CDI- Faucet turned on so water runs over product. (-0)
#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.
Observed a few spice shakers throughout kitchen without label.
CDI- Items labeled with working name. (-0)
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed multiple soiled wiping cloth in cooking area on prep tops.
CDI- Wiping cloths brought to sani-bucket. (-0)
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
Observed spoon for scooping spices laying on soiled dry storage rack.
CDI- PIC removes utensil to be w/r/s. (-0.5)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed center flip top across from cooking equipment with ambient temp of 50F, not able to hold TCS foods. PIC is to use TPHC and/or equipment capable of holding TCS foods at 41F and below while awaiting repair. A return visit will be made to reassess and ensure proper holding conditions of TCS foods. (-0.5)
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EL VERACRUZ” or State ID 20600111716). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.