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NameTACOS EL NEVADO
Address4715 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC to not keep raw proteins in the chest freezer that is not ANSI certified. EHS also advised PIC to be sure to separate raw proteins in the commercial chest freezer. EHS observed that facility is over the 18 seat capacity stated on their permit. They have also expanded the dining room by opening up a wall. They are over 50 seats, using multi-use dishes and utensils, and do not have a dish machine. Facility also has an outdoor patio with additional seating. PIC stated that the capacity was increased about 3 yrs ago. EHS is concerned that they do not have sufficient space to wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry multi-use dishes for their new increased capacity. Per conversation with Aimee Lee, EHS advised the PIC that the facility will be referred to an In Field Plan Review inspector for further instructions.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no instructions for vomiting or diarrheal cleanup. CDI PIC provided instructions and recommended having supplies for cleanup on hand. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed a pan of raw chicken above cooked food in the WIC. CDI PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 Observed squeeze bottles of quac and salsa in the lowboy cooler and bacon, ham, and salad in the prep top above 41F. The pans were filled past the fill line of the containers. PIC stated that the units were filled this morning around 9 am. CDI PIC put items in the WIC and cooled back down to 41F or below. REPEAT 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 quac and salsa cooling in squeeze bottles in the lowboy cooler. EHS advised to cool down to 41F before putting in the Prep unit.CDI PIC put items on ice and cooled down to 41F. REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 1 bag of chia seeds, a large container of peppers, and 3 cans of sauce on the floor in the back storage room (off of the patio). CDI PIC put items on a shelf.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service cups in the dispenser with the food contact upward. CDI PIC inverted the cups. REPEAT
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed multiple cutting boards with deep grooves that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee jackets handing on the rack that hold clean dishes