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NameEL TACO VELOZ
Address6701 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/10/2016
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed un-labeled spray bottle of degreaser in dining room. CDI- Bottle labeled.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed very deep and thick amounts of pork carnitas and tripe that had initially been cooled in the walk in freezer for 2 hrs before cooling in walk in cooler, both were borderline cold at 45 degrees after approx. 10 hrs of cooling. Recommend due to thickness of the food that the foods in either completely coooled in the walk in freezer until at or below 41 degrees within 6 hrs or moving food to shallow pans ensuring the they cool quickly within 6 hrs max.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled containers of margarine and salt in kitchen.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and 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 several tubs of food on the floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. CDI- Foods stored off the floor on shelving.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No Repeat violation 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusting (replace shelving). Observed split gaskets on the reach in cooler in the kitchen, the walk in and the freezer. Replace gaskets.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed spray foam insulation in use to repair FRP gaps at oven hood wall. Material is not cleanable, needs removal and repair with other durable/ washable material.