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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/30/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsPermittee changed from Ruben Morales to Taqueria Los Altos LLC on CDP IMS. Business license verifed to be active on NC Secretary of State.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed food debris on strainer, multiple scoopers and knives stored as clean and food debris on slicer not used today. CDI - PIC relocated all utensils to 3 compartment sink. -3- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165 F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. - P. Observed lengua being reheated at steam well since beginning of inspection (11 AM). CDI - Lengua reheated > 165 F at flap top grill. -0-
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed cooked carne molida and lengua cold holding between 43-44 degrees F. Products had not been used today according to PIC. CDI - Products voluntarily discarded. -0- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing lysol. CDI - PIC labeled for compliance. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed spray bottle of lysol stored over bottled drinks and can of stainless steel polish stored with and above single service items. CDI - Chemicals relocated for proper storage. -1-
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled dry goods bin. CDI - PIC labeled bin as salt. -0-
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed no lid on beans in bulk storage container. CDI - PIC placed lid on product. No escalation of points due to improvement observed. -1-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed scooper handle lying on on top of contents in storage container. CDI - PIC removed utensil. -0-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed rusted knifes and knive sharpeners stored at utensil shelving unit. CDI - PIC removed utensils. 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed three cracked/heavily damaged rubber spatulas stored at utensil shelving unit. CDI - PIC removed damaged utensils. REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gaskets on prep top cooler door and standing 2-door freezer. Observed (1) damaged and (1) missing handle on both microwave doors. Also observed chipping paint on non-food contact surface of slicer. Replace/repair. -1-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed standing water beneath air conditioner in added on room. REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 walls in disrepair behind clean utensil shelving unit in dish pit and behind slicer. Also observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the facility. Repair. REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed grease accummulation on edges of hood vent system. Observed cleaning needed on floors throughout facility and in walls between flip top, hand sink station, behind slicer and behind the ice machine. -1-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food stored with and above resale foods inside reach-in unit. -0-