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NameTACO BELL ARBORETUM
Address8000 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEHSI E. Jolley present during inspection. TPHC form provided and filled out during inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS food items in top of make line holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Ambient in top of unit 49F-51F. All out of temperature items voluntarily discarded. Unit placed on temporary TPHC until repair. Repair ticket entered before inspection. 72 hour VR required. 1.5 pts. 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 .
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 box of cinnamon desserts being stored on floor in freezer during inspection. Ensure all foods are stored at least 6 inches pff the floor at all times. 0 pts.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No 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. Observed all hotel pans above dish pit stacked together before being properly dried. Ensure all utensils are properly dried before stacking together. 0 pts.
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. Observed food debris on bottom of RIC during inspection. More thorough or frequent cleaning needed to preclude pest harborage. 0 pts.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed food debris on floor in WIC and dry storage during inspection. More thorough or frequent cleaning needed to preclude pest harborage. 0.5 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed package of employee food being stored on top of clean aprons during inspection. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote the contamination of clean equipment and utensils. 0.5 pts.