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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsRe-inspection conducted with EHS Niejel Williams and PIC Julio Santacruz present.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. - P. Observed white growth on peppers. CDI - PIC immediately discarded product. -0-
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. Observed food debris on tongs, knives and potato peeler stored as clean. CDI - PIC relocated all utensils to 3 compartment sink to be w/r/s. -0- 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.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed salsa verde, salsa picante, lettuce and tomatoes cold held above 41 degrees F inside prep top. Refer to temperature observation chart. With the exception salsa verde, all other TCS foods were held in prep top 30 minutes prior to inspection. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded salsa verde and remaining foods transferred to reach-in freezer to cool down. -1.5- 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 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed can of stainless steel cleaner stored on shelving alongside produce. CDI - Chemical relocated for proper storage by PIC. -2-
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled damp wiping cloth on cutting board of prep unit and wiping cloths in sanitizer solution measuring at 0 PPM chlorine. -0.5-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 tongs and spoon handles lying on top of raw chicken and pico de gallo in prep unit. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No 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 1 rusted knife stored at utensil shelving unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded utensil. -0-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed general cleaning needed on interior and exterior of reach-in refrigeration and freezer. -0-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 ceilings in disrepair above 3-comp and kitchen hand sink. Points scaled back due to notable improvement. REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed pinball machine stored in back of kitchen (in front of dry storage area). -0.5-