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NameTACOS EL REGIO
Address8829 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/27/2022
Final Score @ Grade
90 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 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employee soil gloves and proceed to handle cooked protein. CDI, new gloves donned. 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed pork top stored in reach in freezer without protection or barrier, plastic squeeze bottles stored directly inside raw proteins, and plastic containers stored inside cooked beef. CDI, items removed and discarded.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No Repeat: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed soiled knives stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw proteins thawing in container of still water. CDI, raw proteins placed in reach in.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No Repeat: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in kitchen and roaches on floor and on traps at dry storage closet. Need cleaning. EHS advised PIC to increase frequency of pest control visits.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No Repeat: 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of salt and potatoes stored on floor at dry storage. Items shall be stored above above the floor.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No Repeat: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket/seals at reach in coolers and reach in freezers. Need repaired/replaced. No point escalation due to observed interior shelving repaired at reach in cooler.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat: 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled surfaces on all equipment throughout kitchen including reach in door handles, prep cooler handles and interior. Need cleaning.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No Repeat: 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 damaged and stained ceiling tiles at dry storage room. Observed broken floor tile at prep area near 3 compartment sink. Observed damaged floor coving on lower left side of dry storage room. Need repaired. Repeat: 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and soiled floors under equipment. Need cleaning.