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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/16/2020
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shrimp, raw eggs, raw beef, and raw chicken all stored over cooked foods in the 3-door reach in cooler and the coca-cola cooler. CDI-All items were properly rearranged. REPEAT.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed carnitas not cool to 41F or below within 6 hours. CDI-The carnitas were discarded.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed carnitas, lengua, and pesole hot holding below 135F. CDI-All items were reheated.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed facility not properly cooling carnitas. CDI-The carnitas were discarded. Discussed using ice baths or placing in the freezer to help cool food down properly.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed tortillas stored on the ground. CDI-The boxes were placed onto shelving.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed to the shelving in the 3-door reach in cooler and the inside of the flip top cooler. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Observed facility with poor lighting. It appears some lights are burned out and need replacing. Facility did install a light to allow for more lighting in the kitchen. Ensure lights are turned on in the hoodvents and that new light to ensure the facility is bright enough. REPEAT. *Zero points taken today due to improvement on lighting from last inspectin.