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Name

TACOS GARCIA

Address

2972 INDUSTRIAL DR

City/State/ZIP

SANFORD

27330

Premise Type

3 - Mobile Food

County

Lee

Inspection Date

3/17/2026

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Present during inspection were Cindy Pierce, REHS Harnett County and Thomas Jumalon, Regional REHS. Operator was questioned about many facets of operation in both English and Spanish. Operator indicated that food was stored and prepared at his home. He was told no food storage, preparation, dry storage etc. was allowed at his home. All food requiring date marks were marked with today's date. When asked, operator indicated all foods including multiple types of meats as well as rice and beans, were cooked that morning. Operator first indicated that additional portions of food were left over and would be dated with tomorrow's date when placed on unit. All items leftover shall be datemarked with date of prep or date of disposal. Operator indicated items were left out at room temperature to cool. Cooling parameters were reviewed with operator. Operators could not answer questions regarding holding or final cook temperatures. These values were reviewed with the operator. Operator indicated he uses "grey" hose at the exterior can wash to fill his potable water tank. Unit shall provide a food grade hose for water portage.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	1	PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties	Yes	No	No	PIC was unable to proficiently answer questions regarding multiple required areas of knowledge including employee health/ illness, proper cooling procedures and temperatures, proper cooking and holding temperatures, identifying proper water hygiene procedures. All items discussed with PIC. 2-102.11 (A), (B) and (C) (1), (4) - (16) (PF)
2	1	Certified Food Protection Manager	No	No	No	No responsible employee present with certified food protection manager training. Certificate provided was for food handler course. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
40	0.50	Personal cleanliness	No	No	No	Employees in the act of preparing food not wearing hair restraints 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C)
47	0.50	Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used	No	No	No	Tortilla press pitted and not in original condition. Board installed on lower portion of table portion under griddle area is raw absorbetnt wood. Cutting board on condiment cooler in bad repair. Shelving in reach- in and condiment cooler rusting, chipping. Brackets securing tables to wall rusting. Woven basket used for storing not approved, not easily cleanable. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)
49	0.50	Non-food contact surfaces clean	No	No	No	Accumulated grease and food residue present on table top under grill. Residues also present on and around cooking equipment, wall panels and brackets. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C)
55	0.50	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	No	No	Areas of construction on floors, walls and ceilings not approved. Rough caulk present in multiple areas especially around AC wall unit. Gaps present wall to ceiling junctures. Steel wall panels not tight to wall, gaps present. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C)