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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/12/2017
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed expired carmitas and tripe cooked on 09/05/2017 at 39F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -1.5-
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two spray bottles labeled sanitizer. One bottle contained water and the other was unidentified. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded unidentified spray bottle and re-labeled the bottle of water. -0-
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed front and rear doors slightly ajar at beginning of the inspection. -0-
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-303.12 Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice - C Foods shall not contact undrained water nor ice. Observed cut lettuce in tub of standing water in the kitchen prep unit. 3-305.14 Food Preparation - C Exposed food shall be protected from contamination. Observed the same two spatulas used to cook raw chicken and beef at the same time. Observed rice stored in grocery bag that is not food grade. -1-
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 one water damaged ceiling tile in the restroom that is absorbent. Observed hole in FRP board under handsink. -0-
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Provide adequate lighting in all required areas. CDI - Provide adequate lighting in all required areas of the facility. Observed no light in the reach in beverage cooler and over the handsink in the dish pit. -.5-