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NameTAQUERIA CHONITA
Address4335 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/14/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsInspected in Advance Auto parking lot 2910 Freedom Drive.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed empty soap dispenser upon arrival for inspection. CDI: Employee refilled dispenser.
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 For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of raw shrimp being stored in prep flip top cooler behind a container of ready to eat beef. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 Observed a spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer that measured 10ppm concentration level. CDI: PIC added chlorine to spray bottle to bring concentration level to 50ppm.
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 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 . Observed several food items being held above 41F in all coolers. See temp chart. PIC stated food items were pulled out of coolers during prep which may have been reason for elevated temperatures. EHS observed all ambient air temperatures of coolers at proper temperatures. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items that had been in unit for longer than 4 hours and placed other items in ice baths to rapidly cool.
28 0 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 spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer being stored on storage shelf unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled spray bottle.
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 window and door open to unit with no protection from insect entry. Keep window and door closed to prevent pest entry. REPEAT.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed several stacks of single use to go containers being stored right side up outside of their original packaging. CDI: Employee inverted containers to protect against contamination.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a torn gasket on low boy cooler. Replace gasket.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed two cell phone being stored on prep counters. CDI: Employees removed cell phones.