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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 7/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsInspection completed at 5731 South Blvd. PIC and food employee present at start of inspection did not know how to turn on the water. When EHS asked how they had been washing their hands, they stated that they had extra water to wash hands. Ensure that all employees know how to turn on water and are properly washing hands.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at start of inspection. -CDI- PIC with CFPM arrived. -0- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf- Observed no written V&D procedures. -CDI- EHS provided handout. -0- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee handle bleach and then begin to return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash and PIC washed hands. -0-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed cloth stored in handsink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink and PIC removed items. -0-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P- Observed food employee handle bleach and wipe off gloves with paper towels and begin to return to food prep. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. -0-
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine. -CDI- PIC corrected to 50ppm. -0- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed temperatures in prep unit above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed ambient air of unit at 39F. Per PIC, items were out for cleaning. -CDI- PIC placed items in RIF to cool back down. **REPEAT** -3- 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 container with liquid with no label. Per PIC, contents were dish detergent. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -1-
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .- Observed no thermometer available. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door open throughout inspection with no protective covering. **REPEAT** -2-
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf- Observed no hot water at start of inspection. -CDI- PIC corrected. 5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf- Observed water not turned on at time of inspection and PIC did not know how to turn it on. -CDI- Other PIC arrived and turned water on. -0.5-
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-303.12 A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED protective cover or device shall be provided for the water inlet and outlet. Observed no protective cover on water inlet. **REPEAT** -1-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed wall behind grill in need of cleaning due to heavy grease buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-