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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 7/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 5731 South BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28217 (Citgo Gas Station parking lot.) Location and Hours of operation were provided directly to EHS Jordan McClenic.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed one (1) open commercial bottle of water stored on metal portion of closed flip top. Per conversation with PIC, this bottle of water was used to fill steam bin. CDI - EHS rotated water bottle to available lower storage.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed paper towel dispenser at handsink without paper towels at start of inspection. CDI - PIC provided durable paper napkins for hand drying from readily available supply at start of inspection. PIC instructed employee to purchase roll of paper towels from nearby vendor; paper towel roll was available prior to end of inspection. REPEAT.
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 reviewed posted 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 four (4) TCS food items (marinated diced chicken and raw chicken legs in prep unit ; pico de gallo and taquitos dorados in standing RIC) above 41F. All other TCS foods in prep units were observed at 41F and below. CDI - EHS observed corrective cooling of TCS foods in cold holding units. EHS provided TPHC plans in English and Spanish to be used at the discretion of PIC. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed the establishment with open sales window at time of inspection. Observed no insect entry during inspection due to active fan. Keep door close or have a protection screen to prevent insect or rodent entry.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed one (1) in shielded light at grill vent. Provide shields for light fixtures at food prep areas.