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LA MORENITA BAKERY
3717 N SHARON AMITY RD, STE E, Charlotte, NC 28205
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024432
Latest gradeA (96)
Last inspectedOct 19, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceJul 21, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Jul 21, 2025Higher is betterOct 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 19, 2026 A 96 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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) Hot dogs in upright cooler were prepared on 10-4 and had not yet been discarded. Pre-cooked chicken and container of ham were not labeled with prep dates. TCS RTE foods must be labeled with prep date, and used or discarded within 7 days. CDI - Hot dogs discarded by PIC. REPEAT
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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. 1 roach observed on 3-compartment sink. Contact pest control to treat for pests.
May 26, 2026 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction −1
Follow-up verification required
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf PIC stated that aguachiles and ceviche on the menu are served with raw shrimp. PIC does not have parasite destruction information from supplier for the shrimp. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment has parasite destruction information for raw shrimp.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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) Caesar salad and cut melons in grab and go cooler did not have prep date labels on them. Opened package of hot dogs in upright cooler did not have prep date on them. TCS RTE foods must be labeled with prep date, and used or discarded within 7 days. CDI - PIC placed prep date labels on items. REPEAT
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 .
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Follow-up verification required
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf PIC states that ceviche and aguachiles are served raw. Menu does not state these items are served raw and there is no consumer advisory on menu. VR - Verification required within 10 days that menu is corrected.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Ice cream scoops stored in room temperature water. Utensils may only be stored in water if the water is maintained above 135F, or it is in a dipper well with constant running water. 0 pts.
Jul 21, 2025 A 97 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Non Compliant issues resolved:
New equipment added: Prep Unit and Hot Well.
#15 · Food separated & protected
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 eggs stored above ready to eat items. CDI Order changed.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tall RIC holding some items and ambient 41F and below and some items above 41F. Moved all unopened containers of TCS food to other RIC, PIC will have RIC repaired. VR required. TCS Items opened and above 41F for unknown amount of time were 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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 TCS items requiring date marking with no date marks. VR required.
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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 bottle of sour cream with no label. Label
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash can in unisex bathroom.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal items stored in various areas amongst customer product. Designate one area, away from customer products.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LA MORENITA BAKERY” or State ID 2060024432). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.