‘Multiple flying insects’ found at Charlotte Mexican restaurant during inspection
An east 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 San Miguel, 5933 Albemarle Road, received a score of 89.5 during its Dec. 13 inspection.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant after finding “multiple small flying insects throughout the facility,” documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
Raw shelled eggs over bag of shredded mozzarella cheese, packaged uncooked burger patties stored over packaged french fries and container holding raw chicken stored over packaged fully cooked shrimp
Food debris on can opener
Food stored above required temperatures
Employees preparing food without hair restraints
This is the restaurant’s second “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 December 28, 2023 at 10:19 AM.
