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NameEL TACO VELOZ
Address6701 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed an open employee drink cup stored in kitchen. CDI- Drink removed.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 2 steam tabes holding 2 pans of rice at 127-130 degrees for approx. 2 hrs, water in one steam table observed at 127 degrees. Observed peppers and onions in a pan on flat grill hot holding at 128. CDI- Peppers and onions reheated to 165 min for proper hot holding.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed 3 large pans of raw meats: chicken, beef, steak, that were being left out at flat grill with no temperature control, observed at 57-67 degrees, approx. 30 minutes according to PIC. Take out smaller amounts of foods that can be cooked/ prepped within a short amount of time to ensure the time food remains in the temperature danger zone is minimized. CDI- Pans of meats moved to fridge to chill back to 45 or less. Observed diced tomatoes in a pan on top of make table at 50 degrees, tomatoes not down inside make table to stay cold. CDI- Tomatoes moved to fridge unit.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 45 Repeat violation 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a few shelves in the walk in cooler rusting (replace shelving).
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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.