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NameEL TACO VELOZ
Address6701 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/8/2018
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-202.18 Obtain shellstock in containers bearing source identification tags that are affixed by the harvester or dealer. -Pf 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf - Facility only had tags for their oysters from 1/24/2018. CDI - explained to retain tags for at least 90 days and record the date of the last oyster used on the tag. PIC stated shipments from Inland Seafood come every 2-3 weeks. Verification required 5/18/2018 to see if oysters have been delivered and check for tags.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed raw eggs stored above cooked chicken and beef in the reach in cooler by the chips. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked tripe in the walk in cooler. CDI - all items were rearranged correctly. 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf - Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in the walk in cooler. CDI - items were rearranged correctly. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed boxes of unwashed lettuce stored above cooked jalepenos in the walk in cooler. CDI - lettuce was moved to another location.
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 tripe, jalenpos and onions holding below 135F. CDI - items were reheated to at least 165F; see temperature chart.
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 tomatoes, cheese, and salsa verde above 45F. CDI - items were cooled down in an ice bath; see temperature chart.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No General comment 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed a flour bin unlabeled. CDI - bin was labeled.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No General comment 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed 2 cockroach nymphs on the wall at the hand sink beside the ice machine. Contact pest management company to request another service to help with the situation. PIC stated treatment is done once a month.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No Repeat violation 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed containers and cups stacked wet.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No Yes General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a prep unit with an ambient air temperature of 52F. CDI - all TCS items are being held on ice during the lunch rush then will be removed from the unit until it can be repaired. Verification required 5/18/2018. Observed split gaskets on both doors of the prep unit and reach in cooler on the cook line. Replace gaskets. Observed rusty shelves in the walk in cooler. Repair/replace shelves; do not spray paint.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat violation 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed on the walk in cooler shelves.