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NameTACOS LA HIDALGUENSE #2
Address4252 BUSINESS CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/2/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

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 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed utensils and single service cups stored inside both hand sinks. CDI. Items were removed. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf; Paper towels were not provided at either hand sink. CDI. Paper towel dispensers were stocked upon request.
16 1.50 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: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket at 0 ppm. CDI. Sanitizer was re-mixed during inspection and observed at proper concentrations.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No Yes 3-501.15  Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed beef cooked today cooling on counter at insufficient rate to meet cooling parameters. CDI. PIC relocated beef to freezer to cool. Proper cooling rate observed. Requirements discussed. A VR will be conducted to ensure cooling on MFU has been discontinued or permit action may occur.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Door to MFU was open during inspection and flies were observed inside.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container of raw beef and container of limes stored directly on the floor.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on prep counter near cutting board.