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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/21/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P - Observed food employee pick item up from ground but not remove gloves and wash hands when changing tasks and handling clean food.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food prep equipment stored in hand washing sink. CDI, equipment removed.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE foods and raw beef stored on package of raw chicken in reach in refrigerator. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P - Observed food employee pick up soiled item from ground and put in garbage and proceed to handle exposed food. CDI, employee removed gloves and washed hands.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed slicer stored as clean but soiled with residues. CDI, slicer cleaned.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P. Observed 2 containers of Hot Shot pesticide stored in facility for “residential use only”. CDI, items removed from facility.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed not hair restraints worn on employees.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed a lid on dumpster left open.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used 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 some wall damage on facility. Repair all damaged areas.