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NameTACOS EL GORDO
Address3619 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/8/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsInspection completed in Shell gas station parking lot located at 10308 Albemarle Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. - PF - No PIC present during inspection. - CDI - PIC arrived at the end of inspection.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - REPEAT - PIC lacks food protection manager certification. - CDI - PIC with CFPM arrived at the end of the inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. - PF - Employee present during inspection did not have a signed copy of employee health policy available on MFU. - CDI - Employee signed employee health policy posted on MFU door. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed employee’s personal belongings (small purse backpack) stored in handsink upon arrival. Ensure handsink is clear at all times. - CDI - Employee removed personal belongings from handsink.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed flies on MFU. Contact licensed pest control operator to treat for flies if necessary. Ensure doors and windows are kept closed if lacking proper fly protection.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed only employee present lacking a hair restraint. Ensure all food handling employees utilize hair restraints.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - Observed aluminum foil lining shelving in multiple locations on MFU. Do not utilize aluminum foil as a liner. Remove and replace with a cleanable material, such as plastic.