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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/11/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. - REPEAT - Observed multiple containers of raw meats and sauces not covered in lowboy and reach-in coolers. Cover all items that are not cooling while in storage.
23 0 Proper date marking & 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. - Observed multiple containers of salsa in flip top unit lacking a date mark label. PIC able to show large containers salsas were pulled from in reach-in coolers. - CDI - PIC date marked salsa in flip top unit.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. - Pf - Observed 3 large cuts of beef thawing at room temperature at meat prep sink. - CDI - PIC applied running water to beef to continue thawing process.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P - Observed spray nozzle attached to hose lacking a backflow prevention device rated for continuous pressure. Obtain a backflow prevention device that can be attached to the hose that is rated for continuous pressure if the spray nozzle will remain on the hose at all times and the water remains turned on. - CDI - PIC turned water off. PIC stated he will obtain a backflow prevention device but will keep water off until then.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 wall damage throughout facility. Repair all damaged areas.