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NameTACO BELL #5349
Address20329 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

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 behind the ice machine chute in the lobby.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food stored under the leaking walk-in freezer compressor.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No REPEAT 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed two cutting boards with deep, stained cuts on the drive-through side make line. Observed missing caulk for the 3-compartment sink. Observed a severe leak in the walk-in freezer compressor causing ice to build up on the shelves and floor.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No REPEAT 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a small leak in the right side hand sink faucet. No points taken due to improvement in overall plumbing.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed a missing drain plug for the left side dumpster. Observed open recycling dumpster lids.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout and missing cove tiles next to the 3-compartment sink.