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NameEL TACO DELI
Address7012 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/25/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsFacility has been placed on an intent to suspend per 15A NCAC 18A .2656: Failure to maintain food safe and unadulterated due to presence of pests.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. - Pf. Observed facility is not effectively monitoring cooling, date marking, food protection as well as failing to maintain facility pest free. EHS was required to coach PIC about ongoing issues within the food service establishment. -1- VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. - P. Observed small cockroaches inside bin in direct contact with dry dough. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded product. Intent to suspend issued today. -1-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. - P. Observed white rice stored in grocery bag inside refrigeration unit. CDI - Bags removed and rice reheated to 165 F. -0-
23 0 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 container of barbacoa with an expiration date of 10/21/24 and ground beef without date marking. Per PIC, items had been pulled from freezer last night. CDI - Thaw date added to both products. No point deduction due to notable improvement. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only. - P. Observed can of residential ant & roach spray stored in facility. CDI - Can removed from facility. -1-
33 0.50 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 container of cooked vegetables cooling in dense quantity in the reach-in unit and beans cooling covered in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Cooked vegetables transferred to walk-in cooler and container of beans uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -0.5- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple large/small flies and small cockroaches throughout facility including on equipment and inside (1) bin containing dry dough. PIC stated pest control treatments are handled through the grocery store; PIC unable to procure invoices at this time. Increase frequency and intensity of pest control to eliminate issue. -2-
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 inside of tall reach in cooler under with food debris, reach-in units with food build up on door handles, exterior surfaces of prep unit in need of cleaning. -1-