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NameTAQUERIA LOS ALTOS
Address8625 MONROE RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/26/2026
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
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed multiple uncovered containers of foods in prep unit during inspection. Observed raw bacon being stored above cooked ground beef in lowboy during inspection. CDI - All uncovered items covered. Raw bacon moved to appropriate location. 1.5 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocado still baring produce sticker while in prep unit for use during inspection. CDI - PIC removed to be washed. 0 pts.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed plastic cup being stored inside of drink pitcher as a means to dispense the drink during inspection. CDI - PIC removed. 0 pts.
47 0.50 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. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed trash can being used to store tortilla chips during inspection. Replacement with food grade equipment necessary. Observed heavily damaged cutting board being stored as clean during inspection. Replacement or resurfacing necessary. Observed rusting on shelves in dish pit area. Replacement necessary. Repeat. 0.5 pts.
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 running end of mop sink hose, with vacuum breaker backflow prevention device, connected to hose nozzle. Faucet was open, leaving vacuum breaker under constant pressure. CDI - PIC removed nozzle and turned off faucet. 0 pts.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no cover for waste receptacle in women’s restrooms during inspection. Acquisition necessary. 0 pts.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean 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 many cracked floor tiles throughout dish pit area during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. Repeat. 0.5 pts.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes 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 various employee belongings being stored above or in conjunction with customer foods or service items during inspection. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote the contamination of customer foods or service items. Observed light in dish pit broken and unable to provide required lighting intensity. Repair or replacement necessary. Repeat. 1 pt.