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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 10/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed meat slicer with dried food debris on food contact surfaces. Clean and sanitize between uses. CDI - PIC disassembled slicer to w/r/s. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed items in the grill prep top unit at temperatures above 41F. All items in lower reach in unit were observed at 41F or below with ambient temperature of the unit at 38F. CDI - PIC stated items had been stocked just prior to opening. Items were placed in lower reach in to cool to 41F or below. - 1.5 - REPEAT Points were not escalated due to this being the first repeat incidence. 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 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed al pastor spit thawing in pan at room temperature. Temperature of meat was still below 32F. CDI - PIC placed item in refrigerator to continue thawing process. - 0.5 -
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed multiple unlabeled sauce bottles in server prep unit and unlabeled dry storage containers (sugar/ salt) . Keep all working containers of food labeled. - 1 - REPEAT
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelves in upright freezer are chipping. Replace chipping shelves. Gaskets on two-door upright refrigerator were damaged. Replace gasket. - 0.5 -
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed earbuds charging on the prep table below the slicer. Keep personal items away from food/food contact surfaces. - 0.5 -