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NameCHILAKA TACOLAB
Address6404 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/7/2020
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P- Observed barbacoa and carnitas both miss a cooling parameter rate. PIC swatted items were cooling since 3 pm. However, EHS observed items at 50F at the start of the inspection 60 mins after the first temp items were still at 50F. No cooling occurred. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P- EHS observed a large bag of cut lettuce at 45F. 30 mins after the first temp taken the item was still at 45F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed barbacoa, carnitas, and cut lettuce all miss proper cooling rates. All items were in large containers or bag and in low boy coolers. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. EHS provided PIC with a MCPHD cooling parameter and method poster. EHS explained to pic all TCS foods should be cooled at commissary prior top placing in MFU cold units for operations.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- EHS observed grease residue build up on hood system. EHS observed food debris build up on cold holding equipment. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 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. - EHS observed ceiling gapped and in need of repair. Screws are out and rough edges are noted.