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NameELY TAQUERIA
Address5100 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/8/2025
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
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) box of thawing chicken in rear area standing cooler stored above bagged pork. Food employee and PIC explained that storage order was being adjusted during date marking and preparation (cutting and repackaging food at standing table saw.) CDI - Food employee adjusted storage order; EHS provided reach in storage order chart in Spanish For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 two (2) portions of TCS food (bin of cooked chilies and onions, bin of cooked chorizo) in prep unit underside above 41F. Per conversation with PIC, these items were removed from cold holding during lunch period and were placed back into unit to cool correctively. CDI - EHS observed proper corrective cooling during inspection; EHS provided TPHC document to be used at establishment discretion. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front doors of establishment propped open during business hours. Per conversation with PIC, doors were propped open due to heat. Observed no insect entry or activity at time of inspection. Utilize screens, mesh doors, or fly fans to prevent insect entry at open doors.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two (2) bins of in use wiping cloths at concentrations of approximately 10 ppm chlorine. CDI - PIC and EHS added readily available bleach to wiping cloth bins to achieve a concentration of approximately 100 ppm chlorine.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed homemade cilantro sifter with porous wood along edges. Ensure wood is sealed so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed unsealed wooden planks at WIC shelves. Remove planks from shelving and/or replace with material that is smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvement; previously cited no food safe equipment and utensils were not observed.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash bin within female restroom. Provide covered bin as needed.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster without drain plug. Contact landlord/waste management company to provide replacement drain plug.