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NameTAQUERIA EL QUETZAL MEXICAN STREET
Address4431 BROOKSHIRE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/6/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P-REPEAT- Observed TCS foods in reach in cooler above 41F. PIC stated it had been a busy lunch service in and out of reach in. EHS observed cooler functioning at 38F. PIC voluntarily discarded the items above 41F. PIC stated a change to TPHC will occur during hot months. A Vr will occur within 3 days to ensure tcs foods are at 41F and below or on tphc. 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 .
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 thought the MFU.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - Observed an employee prep foods while wearing a bracelet on the wrist.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed unwashed onions stored on the mfu. PIC stated the onions are prepared on the MFU. NOTE: Permit states vegetable food prep must occur at the commissary since there’s is no food prep sink on the mfu. Permit action will occur if the violation is observed on the mfu.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-304.13 If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet fitting shall be protected using a cover. - Observed open and unprotected water outlet on the underside of the mobile food unit.