Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
Logo Main Menu
Mecklenburg County Health Dept
Public Health Inspections
Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
  
 

Premises Information

Return to Inspections
NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed outdated Bodily Fluid Clean Up procedures on site during inspection. Previous inspection notes that facility has been provided with updated procedures. CDI - EHS provided additional copy of MCHD updated procedures. Repeat. 0.5 pts. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsink in dish pit area. CDI - PIC provided. 1 pt.
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 multiple dirty utensils being stored as clean during inspection. CDI - Utensils placed in dish pit to be recleaned. 0 pts. 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed raw pork being thawed in prep sink with no running water. CDI - PIC moved pork to RIC to continue thawing process. 0.5 pts.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 immersion blender handle and knife sharpener being stored in contact with whole onions during inspection. Ensure all equipment is stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of customer foods. 1 pt.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed rusting on shelves in dish pit area during inspection. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and heavy damage to cutting surface being stored as clean in dish pit area. Resurfacing or replacement necessary. 0 pts.
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 food debris on front vent of 3 door RIC during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. 0 pts.
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 multiple cracked floor tiles throughout dish pit area during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 0 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed employee foods being stored above or in conjunction with customer foods in main prep area and in 2 door RIF. Ensure employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of customer foods. Observed light intensity maintaining 0.58 foot candles in back prep area. Repair necessary. 0.5 pts.