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NameTACO BELL #5349
Address20329 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/9/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsTaco Bell procedures fit the 4-hour TPHC requirements for: Lettuce, Tom, Pico, 3-cheese, Cheddar, Purple Cabbage, Fries, Potato Bites

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed microbial growth inside of the drink machine ice chute and a large build-up of syrup.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Guacamole above 41 degrees in the left side prep cooler. Item will be placed on temporary 4-hour TPHC with other cold line items until the unit is repaired.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed one prep cooler cutting board with deep, stained cuts. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a large amount of ice forming from a leak in the walk-in freezer compressor.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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. Observed grease and food debris on shelves above the fryer.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-203.14 Provide a back flow preventer when required. -P Observed a splitter on the mop sink faucet. A hose was attached to one end of the splitter with no back flow preventer. CDI - Hose was removed.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster door and a missing drain plug.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Observed a large amount of grease and food debris under and around the fryer.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Walk-in Coolers require 10ft candles of light. Observed 4ft candles of light in the walk-in cooler.