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NameTACOS EL GORDO
Address3619 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/1/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 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 Yes No 2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. - PF - No PIC present during inspection. - CDI - PIC arrived while EHS typing report.
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 - No PIC with CFPM present during inspection. - CDI - PIC with CFPM arrived while EHS typing report. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. - PF - Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink. - CDI - Education provided. Employee washed hands in hand sink.
10 2 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 hand sink blocked by paper towel roll, dirty ziplock bag, and grocery bag of drinks upon arrival. Ensure handsink is clear at all times. - CDI - Employee removed items from hand sink.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. - Pf - Observed chicken taquitos and individually packaged salsas lacking date mark labels. Per PIC, items were prepared yesterday. - CDI - PIC appropriately date marked items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed two unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals. - CDI - PIC labeled spray bottles appropriately.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - REPEAT - Observed serving window open without screen mesh protector closed and 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 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - REPEAT - Observed only employee present lacking a hair restraint. Ensure all food handling employees utilize hair restraints.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed container of single-service items stored directly on the floor of the MFU. Maintain at least 6 inches off the floor.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes 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. - REPEAT - 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.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed small leak on cold water side of faucet at three compartment sink. Repair.