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NameRU RU'S TACOS + TEQUILA
Address715 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 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 back hand sink blocked by soiled linen basket. -CDI- Basket was moved to make sink accessible.
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 skirt steak in cold drawer and ground beef in WIC holding above 41F (see temperature chart). All other items in both units were holding at or below 41F. Ambient temperatures of both units were at or below 41F. -CDI- Skirt steak was moved in unit this morning, therefore PIC moved steak into WIC for rapid cooling to 41F or below. Ground beef had cook date of 9/21, therefore PIC voluntarily discarded the ground beef. 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 .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. -Observed wet stacking among multiple dishes stored as clean. -REPEAT-
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 visible buildup of ice in walk-in-freezer on floor and shelves underneath the condenser. Repair unit to prevent ice buildup.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 cracked/loose floor tiles on steps in kitchen. Observed missing ceiling tile above prep area in back of kitchen, above spices. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. -Observed dark buildup on floor underneath prep sink and 3-compartment sink. Observed dark growth on edges of hand sink in back of kitchen. Increase frequency of cleaning.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee food stored above customer food in lowboy cooler. Observed employee belongings stored among customer food in dry storage.