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NameTACOS EL NEVADO #2
Address4640 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

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 For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed facility without written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI: EHS provided a copy.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed one silicone spatula with build up being stored as clean on hanging rack above 3 compartment sink. CDI: PIC returned item to be W/R/S. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to improvement since previous inspection.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed a fried egg being stored at 119F in a container on top of grill drawer cooler. CDI: Fried egg was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed menu containing ceviche prepared with raw shrimp without an asterisk next to item indicating that it is served with raw ingredients. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure asterisk is placed next to ceviche leading to disclosure portion of consumer advisory.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door outside of walk in freezer propped open. CDI: PIC closed door. REPEAT. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one insect crawling on 3 door low boy cooler in prep area. CDI: PIC removed insect.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed a container of tortillas on cook line lined with cloth towels. CDI: Employees removed cloth towel from container.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 scoop being stored in a large container of flour in which handle of scoop was resting in flour. CDI: PIC repositioned scoop handle to be above the food.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed two porous stone mortars being used. Remove stone mortars from facility as they are not smooth and easily cleanable. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed salsa containers being stored in two separate glass door merchandiser coolers in front serving line. Remove salsa from glass door merchandiser coolers. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a torn gasket on grill drawer cooler. Replace torn gasket.