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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/17/2020
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 Did not observe hand sink being used for purpose other than handwashing, however did observe heavy food debris in hand sink in main kitchen area. CDI by instruction with PIC. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed batter powered paper towel dispenser not properly functioning at hand sink in dishwashing area. CDI- paper towels placed at hand sink.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed head of lettuce stored in direct contact with shelf in 3 door reach in cooler. CDI- exterior discarded and lettuce placed in container. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shell eggs stored directly over containers of soup and sauces in 3 door reach in cooler. CDI- eggs relocated to bottom shelf. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed containers/pots of enchillada sauce, burrito sauce and chicken soup with out covers or wrapping. Repeat violation. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P No violation observed during the inspection however facility has very limited preparation space to maintain separation between vegetables and raw meats. Facility does not have a separate food preparation sink and uses 3 comp sink in the mornings to wash produce. Volume of produce indicates need for separate food prep sink.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed hot dogs 42F, salsa 42F and pico de gallo 44F in flip top unit. CDI- items relocated to 3 door refrigerator.
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 beef tongue in 3 door reach in and open packages of ham and hot dogs in flipt top prep unit without dates. All items were opened or removed from freezer yesterday. CDI- items allowed to be dated with yesterdays date.
26 1 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 one spray bottle of unknown chemical unlabled. CDI- contents of bottle discarded.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No 4-301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment - PF Facility has one 2 door freezer that is at its maximum capacity making it difficult to ensure food is stored to prevent cross contamination.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple wet and/or dirty towels stored on counters and surfaces throughout.
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 some general cleaning needed of non-contact food surfaces throughout.
53 0.50 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 damaged floor and wall near hand sink in utensil washing area. 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed facility with limited capacity. Observed cluttered storage between 3 door refrigerator and 2 door freezer.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and 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 items such as speakers, purse and unopened bottled beverages stored on prep tabel or with utensils. 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Observed additional lighting needed above food prep area near 2 door freezer.