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NameTAQUERIA EL TRI
Address111 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/4/2024
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at handwashing sink. CDI - PIC went inside grocery store and purchased liquid soap. - 1 -
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed beef and chicken on grill below 135F. CDI - PIC reheated items. - 1.5 - 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 .
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 raw chicken in upright reach in above 41F. Per PIC the chicken had been out prior to the inspection. Chorizo was observed in small prep top above 41F. All other items in unit were 41F or below. CDI - PIC moved chicken and chorizo to freezer for rapid cooling. - 1.5 - 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 .
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. - Pf - Observed plastic bag of meat thawing in metal pan in 3 compartment sink. CDI - PIC moved items to upright refrigerator . - *NOTE: Processing of raw meats is prohibited on MFU due to limited sink/prep space. Thawing in this capacity must occur at commissary. - 1 - REPEAT
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door to MFU open during inspection. - CDI - PIC closed mesh screen door. - 1 - REPEAT
45 0.50 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 two boxes of styrofoam containers stored on ground outside door of unit. - 0.5 -
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No No 5-402.14 Sewage shall be removed from a mobile food unit at an approved servicing area.-Pf Observed grey water outlet dripping into container that was overflowing into parking lot. Connections and pipes must be maintained. A VR will be conducted within 10 days to verify repair. - 1 -