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NameEL TACO DELI
Address7012 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/20/2024
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 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 visible food debris inside of hand washing sink next to prep unit. EHS educated PIC and employee present on hand washing sink usage. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. Observed no paper towels available at hand washing sink across from 3-compartment sink and inside 1 of 2 restroom hand washing sinks. CDI - Paper towels provided to all areas. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed compliance with exception to portioned cups of salsa roja and salsa verde in prep top above 41 F. Cups were filled over the brim. CDI - Product was placed in freezer and cooled to < 41 F. EHS recommends storing this product in the interior part of the prep top. No escalation of points due to improvement noted. -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.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. Observed beans, boiled carrots, potatoes and shredded mozzarella stored inside of the prep unit with an expiration date of 5/19/24. With exception of beans, remaining TCS foods were mislabeled, per PIC. CDI - Date marking corrected and beans voluntarily discarded by PIC. -3- EHS discussed with PIC about date marking disposal procedures. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes No No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(C) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler under juices with build up. Observed reach-in units with build up on door handles and gaskets. Observed interior of microwave with food build up. -1-
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned Yes No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed two unisex restrooms with out covered waste bins. 6-302.11 Supply toilet tissue at each toilet. - Pf. Observed 1 of 2 unisex restrooms with out toilet paper. CDI - Toilet paper provided. -0-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed wall damage to left of handsink and to left of register. Repair. 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed mop sink inaccessible due to storage. Remove storage items to allow for mop sink access. -0.5-