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NameRU RU'S TACOS + TEQUILA
Address715 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/10/2026
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
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. -Observed bottom of squeeze bottle of sauce directly touching uncovered cut lettuce. Cover/protect cut lettuce from contamination, or store squeeze bottle in separate location.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. -Observed stickers still intact on avocados that were actively being prepped/cut. Remove stickers during the wash process.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes 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 multi-use bowls with visible corrosion (paint / top-layer of bowl chipping off). PIC stated bowls are only used to serve chips. -Do not use damaged bowls as food-contact surfaces. Obtain bowls/dishes with NSF certification. -REPEAT- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -Observed prep sink disconnecting from the wall by the back door. -Re-seal sink to the wall.
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 jacket stored directly above customer food in dry storage. Store employee items in separate area to prevent contamination.