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NameVIVA TACOS & SABOR
Address5534 ALBEMARLE RD
STE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsInspection at 2025 Cinco de Mayo Festival at 4400 Sharon Rd

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)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed packaged raw beef stored on cutting board while another food handler was prepping cilantro. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded cilantro. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed multiple bags of shredded cheese and raw beef stored in lowboy unit that was fully filled and did not have proper air circulation. CDI-PIC moved some shredded cheese to RIF to create more open space in lowboy. MFU uses has TPHC policy, but was holding TCS foods via temperature due to 7 hour food festival. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flying insects inside MFU during inspection.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC without hair restraint in MFU during inspection. REPEAT
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed unopened bag of single use to go trays outside of the MFU. PIC moved single use items inside MFU.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No 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 cut limes stored in single use plastic grocery bag.