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A100

PASTELES LA ANDINITA

20930 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031395
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 11, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceOct 21, 2021

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 Oct 21, 2021: 99Jan 12, 2022: 99Apr 8, 2022: 99.5Oct 12, 2022: 99.5Jan 27, 2023: 100Jun 7, 2023: 99.5Sep 6, 2023: 99Dec 6, 2023: 99.5Oct 10, 2024: 98Feb 11, 2025: 98.5Jun 2, 2025: 97Oct 1, 2025: 94Dec 11, 2025: 98May 6, 2026: 100Sep 11, 2026: 100
Oct 21, 2021Higher is betterSep 11, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 11, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at Cornelius Car Wash, 20833 Catawba Avenue

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 6, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at Cornelius Car Wash, 20833 Catawba Avenue.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 11, 2025 A 98 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspected at Cornelius Car Wash, 20833 Catawba Avenue.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
Repeat violation
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed serving window open without mesh screening. Install screening. Repeat.

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Oct 1, 2025 A 94 · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Per PIC, MFU moves every 3-4 days. MFU must return to commissary at least once each day of operation. EHS directed PIC to provide photos of MFU at commissary daily for 2 weeks. Failure to provide photos will result in permit action. *NOTE: Translation services utilized for Spanish. Inspection completed at 20833 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC present lacks CFPM. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). - P - Observed employee scrub hands for less than 5 seconds during handwashing process after handling the register. - CDI - Education provided. Employee properly washed hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf - Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink upon EHS arrival. - CDI - PIC removed sanitizer bucket from hand sink.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items stored in RIC holding above 41F (see temperature chart). Per PIC, items have been in unit since 7AM. Items stored near doors had issues while items in the back of the unit did not. PIC stated doors are opened frequently throughout the day. Only one refrigeration unit available on MFU. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items TCS holding above 41F. *NOTE: EHS will conduct follow up visit next week to implement risk control plan for cold holding. If facility unable to demonstrate ability to properly cold hold TCS items at 41F or below throughout the duration of the RCP, additional refrigeration equipment will be required to be installed. 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 .
#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 various squeeze bottles of condiments lacking labels. Label.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed serving window open without mesh screening. Install screening.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed multiple packages of canned sodas stored directly on the floor of the MFU. Maintain at least 6 inches off the floor.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed food handling employee lacking hair restraint. Ensure all food handling employees utilize hair restraints.

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Jun 2, 2025 A 97 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed at 20833 Catawba Ave. PIC does not speak English, translation services utilized.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tray of 15 chicken empanadas that were held above 41 F in refrigerator. PIC stated that items were prepared two days ago, according to the date listed on tray. CDI- one tray of 15 empanadas was discarded into trash. Ambient air temp of refrigerator was observed to be below 41 F. REPEAT (full points). 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 .

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Feb 11, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed at 20833 Catawba Ave. PIC does not speak English - translation services utilized.
#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 various TCS items holding above 41F in RIC (see temperature chart). Per PIC, items were prepared this morning and placed on MFU around 7AM. PIC stated generator is not used during transport because commissary is less than 10 minutes away. EHS directed PIC to use generator during transport. EHS also directed PIC to ensure items are cooled properly and placed on MFU at 41F or below. Ambient temperature of RIC observed below 41F. - CDI - PIC added ice to items. EHS observed temperatures recover prior to departure. 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 .
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed leak at hot water heater. Repair.

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Oct 10, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at 20833 Catawba Ave, this truck is planning to operate here TUES-SUN 830a-2p then 5p-830p. PIC stated that there will be a change in commissary at the end of the month to El Toro Mexican Grill and Bar. EHS told PIC to contact the environmental health main office at 980-314-1620 before switching to new commissary.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed PIC wash hands briefly with no soap, less than 20 seconds. CDI-PIC properly rewashed hands with soap and over 20 seconds. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed PIC wash hands then turn off faucet with bare hands. CDI- EHS coached PIC and PIC properly rewashed hands and turned off faucet with paper towel barrier.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Observed through conversation with PIC that utensils are washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 6 hours. CDI- EHS educated PIC on w/r/s all food contact surfaces every 4 hours. 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 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC with no head covering on during inspection.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloth stored on counter. CDI- PIC placed wiping cloth into properly concentrated sanitizer bucket.

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Dec 6, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Mobile food unit graded at Car Wash, 20833 Catawba AV. Cornelius, NC
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed QAC tablets in use for 3 comp sink. No QAC test strips provided during inspection. Only chlorine test strips available. Verification required within 10 days.

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Sep 6, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11(A) Permit holder shall require food employees to report to the PIC information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. -P PIC did not provide EHP information. CDI provided PIC with EHP policy poster and link to more information. For more information on employee health policy please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door to MFU left open. Keep door closed or install screens.

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Jun 7, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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. Clean buildup from exterior of fryers and shelving on unit.

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Jan 27, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 12, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 one wiping cloth not store in sanitizing solution in-between use. CDI- PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. -zero-
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 single-service cups stored next to hand sink without a sleeve for protection. CDI- cups were placed in sleeve. REPEAT (half points due to severity).

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Apr 8, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 single-service bags stored on the floor. CDI- PIC placed bags on the shelf.

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Jan 12, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf; Soap dispenser at hand sink was observed not dispensing soap. CDI. Soap was provided upon request. Please repair dispenser. 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf; Observed ladle stored inside hand sink at beginning of inspection. CDI. Requirements discussed and ladle was removed.

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Oct 21, 2021 A 99 · 4 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event No cleanup procedures for V&D events. CDI by giving PIC V&D documents.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door open on unit upon arrival. Keep door closed or use screen to protect from insect entry.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC without hair restraint when working with food.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed QAC tablets in use for 3 comp sink. No QAC test strips provided during inspection. Verification required within 10 days.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PASTELES LA ANDINITA” or State ID 2060031395). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.