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NameTAXCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address7106 BRIGHTON PARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/6/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed large trash bin stored directly in front of the handsink at the make line. CDI: Food employee removed the trash bin so that it was not obstructing the accessibility to the handsink.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed bags of unwashed jalapenos and tomatillos stored above cooked, RTE foods on the speedrack inside the WIC. CDI: Food employee corrected the storage order to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, points not doubled since previous inspection report cited three separate violations for food separated and protected, whereas only one violation was observed during today's inspection. Full points will be taken, if this is a repeat violation during the next routine inspection. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the partition wall separating the two prep sinks needing to be re-caulked. Re-caulk partition wall.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin inside the female restroom. Obtain a covered waste bin for disposal of sanitary products.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing from the dumpster. EHS advised PIC to contact their waste company, Waste Connections, to obtain a new drain plug.
55 0.50 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 one missing ceiling tile above the WIF. Replace ceiling tile so that the ceiling is completely covered, making it smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent insects/pests entrance into the kitchen.