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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 11/7/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 5731 South BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28217 (Parking Lot of Citgo Gas Station) Location and Hours of operation provided by establishment directly to EHS Arlene Lawrence.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC operating with expired ANSI food protection manager certification (expired 07/31/2024). PIC demonstrated knowledge by answering questions before and after inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed one (1) open box of frozen hamburgers stored above unopened RTE French fries in reach in freezer. CDI - Items were rearranged to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided reach in unit storage order guides in English and 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 three (3) TCS food items in RIC (shredded lettuce in water, chopped raw chicken, and marinated chicken legs) above 41F. Per conversation with PIC, items were out of the RIC for extended periods of time during lunch rush, fewer than 4 hours prior. CDI - PIC prepared ice bath in clean sink using ice purchased from nearby grocer to cool lettuce. Bins of chicken had lids removed in RIC to improve corrective cooling. Food items were observed cooling at effective rates. 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 .
28 1 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 one (1) spray bottle of bleach stored with other labeled bottle (properly concentrated sanitizer) with no label. CDI - EHS affixed label to bleach spray bottle.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) wiping cloth stored in bucket of soapy water at sink, at a sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. PIC stated that wiping cloth was used to wipe down dishes and tables between uses. CDI - PIC dumped out container of water. Stored in use wiping cloths in concentrated containers of sanitizer between uses.