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NameEL TACO VELOZ
Address6701 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Queso fresco in sandwich cooler measured 56F. Pastor meat in bottom of sandwich cooler also measured 58F. Raw chicken stored on ice measured 49F. TCS foods in cold holding must measure 41F or less. CDI - PIC moved items to walk-in cooler to cool. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Large amount of flies in establishment. Keep doors closed to prevent pest entry. Clean up dumpster area to prevent attracting flies.
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. Container of raw meat and bowl of maseca observed on floor in walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Ice scoop handle observed laying in ice in ice bin at soda machine. Handles of in-use utensils must not contact the food or ice that they are stored in. 0 pts.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 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. Large amount of bowls, containers and pans stacked while they were still wet on clean dish shelf. Utensils must be adequately air dried before stacking. REPEAT
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Walk-in cooler door is damaged. Torn gasket present on sandwich cooler door and upright cooler door. Repair/replace listed equipment. Freezer door was replaced that was marked on last inspection so reduced to half credit. REPEAT
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Chlorine test strips were wet and not usable. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment acquires new chlorine test strips.
49 0 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. Detail cleaning needed on surfaces throughout kitchen, inside coolers, outsides of cooking equipment, etc. Clean these areas more frequently. 0 pts.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Some floor tile damage in various areas of kitchen. Repair/replace damaged floor tiles. 0 pts.