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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/29/2016
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
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed shop vac and other tools in front of handsink. CDI - PIC moved these items. -0-
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed no date marking on menudo. CDI - PIC date marked these with permanent marker. -1.5-
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed ceviche on menu as Camaron, which contains raw shrimp. Either use a cooked shrimp or place consumer advisory on menu. CDI - PIC used permanent marker to correct menu during inspection. -.5-
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed small tubs of menudo without label. These containers are reusable. Label them with the common name of the food. -0-
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-303.12 (B) Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice - C Observed cut lettuce in undrained ice water. CDI - PIC used drain pan with ice on top of cut lettuce, allowing the ice water to drain away from the food. -0-
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed n chair restraint on cook during the inspection. Wear effective hair restraint. -0-
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths inside stored directly on the floor. Store on low shelf off the floor. -.5-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 water damaged baseboards and ceiling tiles in and near the restroom. Repair these. -0-