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NameFONDA LA TAQUIZA
Address5135 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsFood truck here every morning 8-10 am to cook corn.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed CFPM ob duty is expired. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed 2 employees switch task and put on clean gloves without washing her hands. CDI Employees stopped and washed their hands and put on clean gloves. 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed employee wash her hands for less than 20 seconds. CDI Employees stopped rewashed her hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 1 5 gallon container os salsa that was made yesterday at 51F in the WIC. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a bug crawling on the wall above the prep table.Facility has not been treated since April. EHS advised to consider having done monthly.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee engaging in food prep with bracelet. **REPEAT**
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. -CDI- PIC relocated container. REPEAT
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed tong handle stored in raw chicken, touching chicken. Observed bowls stored on top of rice cooker used to scoop rice out with no handles. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on using items with handles and ensuring handles are not the food. PIC removed bowls REPEAT
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving in some storage areas. REPEAT 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed multiple cutting boards with discoloration and deep grooves that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.