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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 4/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsInspected @ 2640 Little Rock Rd

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed expired serve safe on site during inspection. - REPEAT - 1 - For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed rice and chicken hot holding at 108-128F. PIC stated items are being placed into hot holding in a few minutes. CDI - PIC was instructed to fully reheat items before placing into hot holding. Items were reheated. - 1.5 - For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 Observed shredded lettuce cooling tightly covered at 49F. PIC stated items were just placed inside. CDI - Ice was placed onto product to promote fast cooling. - 0 - For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. CDI - PIC instructed to place items inside of refrigeration to continue thawing. - 0 -
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects or pests. Observed mesh screen in place but kept open. Maintain mesh screens closed and secured to protect against pests. If mesh is not able to stay closed by itself, it may need to be replaced. - REPEAT - 2 -
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed tortillas and sopas stored in non-food service/ merchandise bags inside of reach in cooler. PIC was instructed to remove food from these bags as they are not food safe. PIC was instructed to utilize food safe bags only - such as ziplock bags. - 0.5 -
56 0 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 employee phone stored above prep unit. CDI - removed. - 0 -