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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/21/2017
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - C Employees shall eat in a manner so that facility food is not subject to cross-contamination. Observed plate with half eaten food stored on top of the cook stove with facility food. -1-
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw eggs stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler. CDI - PIC placed eggs on bottom shelf. -0-
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 unlabeled spray bottle of water on the prep table. -0-
37 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No Yes No 3-303.12 Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice - C Unpackaged food shall not contact undrained ice or water. Observed small plastic bucket of lettuce in standing water. REPEAT -2- 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed exposed tortilla batter on the prep table.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed watch on arm of food employee that was touching raw tripe while cutting. -0-
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed lip area exposed on long sleeves of styrofoam cups stored on the prep table. -0-
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on the outsides of storage bins for utensils on the drying rack in the dish pit. -0-
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 hole in the wall to the lower left of the dish pit handsink. -.5- REPEAT
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Provide adequate lighting in all required areas. Observed no light installed over the handsink in the dish pit. -.5- REPEAT