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NameELY TAQUERIA
Address5100 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/21/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed multiple team members turn the faucets off with their bare hands after washing. CDI- Team members rewashed during the inspection.
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 foods stored inside of the prep unit above holding temperature or 41F. See temperature chart. Most items were prepared today. CDI- Foods above holding temperature were moved to walk in unit to cool. -Repeat 1.5 pts For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed some lettuce recently chopped placed directly inside of prep unit to cool. CDI- Iettuce was still in cooling time frame and was moved to walk in cooler to complete process. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. No thermometer inside of reach in unit observed. Recommend obtaining to ensure that foods are properly being held and to ensure equipment is maintaining.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No 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 secondary containers used for storage of oil and water without labels attached. CDI- Labeled during the inspection by the PIC
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored directly on prep table. CDI. PIC removed.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados with labels attached inside of prep unit. Cut avocados discarded during the inspection.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 walls and baseboards throughout the food establishment.