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NameTACOS EL NEVADO MOBILE
Address4640 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at regular location: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC (Construction site) Location provided by PIC Christopher Santiago ***Spanish translated copies of food safety checklist and employee health policy provided to PIC.

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 Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. - Pf. Observed overall lack of control of MFU kitchen. This is evidenced by many repeat violations, and many new priority violations. CDI - EHS discussed all items with PIC Alba. - 1 - A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC present has a CFPM that expired on 2/12/2025. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety.
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-102.11 (C) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. - Pf. Observed posted health information, but limited knowledge on exclusions and restriction procedures. CDI - EHS educated and provided Spanish language Food Employee Health Agreements; EHS advised signing of posted health information. -0-
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed both upright reach-in and prep units unable to maintain TCS applicable foods < 41 F. Refer to temperature observation chart. PIC stated that both units were cold holding < 41 F early morning but could not provide documentation of temp log line checks. From discussion with PIC, foods were removed from commissary at 9:00 AM. CDI - MFU voluntarily closed and refrigeration specialist contacted for repairs to both units. Repairs scheduled for 6/28/25.TCS foods still in 4 hour window were transported back to commissary walk-in cooler to cool down. -3- VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 PIC attempting to cool recently prepared carrots & chiles (from the can) covered in the prep reach in cooler. CDI - Product transferred to commissary due to non-functional refrigeration units. -1- 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 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed large flies present due to door mesh strip curtains and window being left open. -2-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocado with sticker present inside of prep top. -0-