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A97

EL CARIBENO

5427 N SHARON AMITY RD, Charlotte, NC 28215
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031873
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedOct 22, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceJun 11, 2026

Score history

7085100 Jun 11, 2026: 97.5Oct 22, 2026: 97
Jun 11, 2026Higher is betterOct 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 22, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at WT Hartis’s location
#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 multiple containers of raw animal foods above RTE food in the lowboy cooler. CDI PIC corrected the storage order. EHS gave PIC MCHD storage handout. 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
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple tcs foods in the prep unit and lowboy cooler above 41F. See temperature chart. EHS advised PIC to cool cooked foods down to 41F at the commissary and transport on ice until the units on the mobile unit have cooled down. EHS salt discussed quick cooling methods with the PIC and gave her the MCHD handout on cooling hot foods. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded all the cooked meats and put the shredded cheese and sliced tomatoes in the cooler ( they were originally sitting on top of the pans in the prep top) 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
3-501.17 (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 cooked pork and chicken not date marked. CDI These items were voluntarily discarded due to temperatures being above 41F for more than 4 hours. 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 .

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Jun 11, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed at 5427 N Sharon Amity Rd.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-203.11 A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials may not be used to store, transport, or dispense food. Sanitizing solutions shall not be stored in or dispensed from containers previously containing other Poisonous or Toxic Materials. P Observed reused chemical cleaner spray containing sanitizer solution. CDI by discard. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer. CDI by discard.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
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 unlabeled containers of salt and oregano. CDI
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf PIC did not provide test strips for use in the commissary. CDI- test strips obtained at end of inspection.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EL CARIBENO” or State ID 2060031873). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.