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NameRU RU'S TACOS + TEQUILA
Address715 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 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 Yes 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. -REPEAT-
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 tofu cooling in low reach-in cooler, tightly covered with plastic wrap. -CDI- PIC immediately moved tofu to WIC and uncovered it for rapid cooling. When cooling foods, use the WIC or freezer and keep it uncovered to allow for air flow. By end of inspection, EHS observed tofu cooling at sufficient rate to reach 41F within 4 hours. 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 No No No 3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. -Observed spices/dry food stored directly below exposed vents/open ceiling. Observed missing ceiling tile above spices. Replace missing ceiling tile to prevent contamination of food beneath.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. -Observed wet stacking among multiple dishes stored as clean. -REPEAT-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes 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. -REPEAT-