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NameTAQUERIA CRUZ/ DOGWOOD GRILL
Address5110 N ROXBORO ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27704
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 4/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsThermometer verifeid in ice bath to 32F. EHS thermometer thoroughly sanitized at the beginning and throughout inspection. Inspection completed at the intersection of W Carver St and Guess Rd in Durham, NC. If you would like any educational trainings please contact myself at Khughes@dconc.gov

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 1 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf)- REPEAT- No procedures in place for cleanup of vomit or diarrhea. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have written procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. CDI- REHS provided a copy.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P)-REPEAT- Chicken , beef , mozzarella cheese, barbacoa, and refried beans observed above 41F (see temp log). Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Items moved to reach in to cool. Ice baths created to help regulate temperature. FULL CREDIT TAKEN DUE TO BEING MENTIONED ON LAST 4 INSPECTIONS.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) - Observed flies on the mobile food unit. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; C (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; C (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13; Pf and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. C CDI - Fly sticky trap changed (previous one full). 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C)- Screen on exterior door torn/ in need of replacing. (A)Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:(3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C) Repair/replace door screen.
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C)- REPEAT- Sanitizer bucket observed stored on the floor. (E) Containers of sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, SINGLE-SERVICE, or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (C)
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No Yes No 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C) - REPEAT - Stickers present on avocado peels. Remove stickers before washing. Except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form.
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C) - REPEAT- Observed numerous single-use trays stored upright on the makeline (direclty below fly sticky trap). Keep unwrapped single service items inverted to protect from contamination. FULL CREDIT TAKEN. MENTIONED ON LAST 4 INSPECTIONS.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- REPEAT- Gasket observed torn on low reach cooler doors. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Replace torn gaskets.