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NameTACOS EL NEVADO MOBILE
Address4640 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/25/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General CommentsMFU inspected at 1000 Blythe Blvd. Parking lot of construction site next to Atrium main entrance

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee enter MFU and don gloves without washing hands prior to attempt to handle food. CDI: EHS intervened and employee washed hands and donned new gloves. 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. CDI: EHS provided education to employee after hand washing was completed.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw burger patties being stored behind a container of sliced deli ham in reach in cooler. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed a working squeeze bottle of sour cream being stored at 53F on prep counter. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded bottle of sour cream.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) 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 . Observed a container of shredded lettuce date marked 3/16 and a container of refried beans date marked 3/14 being stored in prep flip top cooler past their expiration dates, a container of shredded lettuce being stored in prep reach in cooler and containers of beef tripe, pork and refried beans in standing reach in cooler all missing date marks. CDI: PIC date marked lettuce and beans in prep flip top cooler as he stated they were marked with incorrect dates and they were prepared yesterday. PIC also date marked all other items missing date marks as they were prepared in the last 48 hours.
31 1 Water and ice from approved source No No Yes 5-101.11 Drinking water shall be obtained from an approved source.-P Observed MFU with a hose connected from water inlet of MFU to water spigot outside of MFU at construction site where MFU is located. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure MFU is returning to commissary daily to fill potable water tank at commissary that is approved per permit. NOTE: Intent to suspend permit issued for MFU that has not been retuning to commissary daily.
37 2 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working bottles of water and oil being stored on counter unlabeled. Label all working containers of food. 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed juices bottled at commissary with labels of place of business only and containers of jello desserts with no labels being sold individually. Correct labeling for juices and label desserts. REPEAT.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed MFU door propped open. Keep door closed to prevent pest entry. REPEAT.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of salt packets being stored on a shelf outside of MFU and a coffee pot being stored on a table outside of MFU both items uncovered. Store food items on MFU.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch and several bracelets while handling food. CDI: Employee removed watch and bracelets.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed an avocado sliced in half in prep flip top cooler with sticker still intact on skin. Remove sticker and wash produce prior to use.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a small bowl with no handle being stored in a rice warmer on top of rice. CDI: PIC removed bowl from rice warmer.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed stacks of single use containers being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on prep counters and shelves. CDI: PIC inverted containers to protect from contamination. 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of single use utensils being stored on a shelf outside of MFU. Store single use supplies on MFU.
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No Yes 5-402.14 Sewage shall be removed from a mobile food unit at an approved servicing area.-Pf Observed sewage on ground under piping leading from sewage output of MFU. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure MFU is returning to commissary daily to empty sewage tank. NOTE: Intent to suspend permit issued for MFU that has not been retuning to commissary daily.