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NamePACO`S TACOS & TEQUILA/GK
Address6401 CARNEGIE BV
SUITE 8A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/18/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed No Yes No REPEAT 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed a dish washing employee switch from dirty to clean dishes without washing hands. CDI - Education was provided and employee washed hands. No hand sinks is within close proximity to the dish washing area. EHS discussed converting the dump sink into a hand wash sink with Managers during inspection.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed pico de gallo in the prep cooler that had cooled from room temperature to 50 degrees within 4 hours. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 pico de gallo cooling in the prep cooler. Item did not cool to 41 degrees within the required time.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed one dented can on the storage rack. CDI - Item was removed to be returned to the supplier.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No REPEAT 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a cup being used to scoop sugar.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No REPEAT 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a few wet-stacked dishes. Improvements from previous inspection.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grouting around the bricks of the dish pit.