‘Crawling critters’ found at Charlotte restaurant: Health inspection scores (Oct. 9)
A Charlotte Mexican restaurant received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for numerous health violations, including the presence of insects and improper food storage.
▪ Taqueria Gaviota Latina, 3112 The Plaza, received a score of 82.5 during its Oct. 6 inspection.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant after finding “dead crawling critters” behind the dish storage and near the bathroom area, documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
Corn, shredded beef and carne asada stored above required temperatures
Chicken stored in plastic grocery bags in freezer
Food and grease buildup on stove
Buildup and rust on floor and wall vents
This is the restaurant’s third consecutive “B” grade.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70 percent.
The Charlotte Observer contacted the restaurant for comment regarding its score prior to publication.
This story was originally published October 9, 2023 at 2:09 PM.
