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Name

TACOS EL NEVADO MOBILE

Address

4640 SOUTH BV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28209

Premise Type

3 - Mobile Food

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

2/1/2024

Final Score @ Grade

94.50

General Comments

EHS reminded PIC that the MFU is not permitted for cooling of processed foods. EHS also informed PIC that the MFU cannot be used as an extension of the restaurant, foods cooked/made on the food truck must be served through the window of the MFU and cannot be brought inside to be served to customers inside the restaurant.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
10	2	Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible	Yes	Yes	No	5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed truck hand wash full of pans . CDI - PIC removed pans. Repeat violation. Observed no running water available due to tank being empty. CDI - Inspection done at commissary. PIC began filling tank with hose on site.
20	1.50	Proper cooling time & temperatures	Yes	No	No	3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. 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 . Observed pans of cooked meat cooling on countertop in MFU since 12 PM. Items were temped at 3:20 PM @ 90F. CDI - Meat was voluntarily discarded.
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 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 . Observed meat cooling in ambient air of “open air” MFU. Meat did not cool to 70F within 2 hours. CDI - Items were discarded.
38	2	Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals	Yes	Yes	No	6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door of truck propped open with no screening. REPEAT.
49	0	Non-food contact surfaces clean	No	No	No	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 food debris and residue on the exterior of food equipment on MFU.
50	0	Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure	Yes	No	No	5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf. No running water. Water tank was observed empty. CDI - PIC began refilling.