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NameMARIAHS TACO SPOT
Address2200 THRIFT RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 3700 Freedom DR, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Redemption Christian Ministries, Inc. parking lot) Location and hours of operation were provided by establishment social media (facebook) Note: EHS observed food safe, NSF digital thermometer on mobile food unit which was calibrated under running hot water with EHS thermometer. However, EHS observed thermometer without thin, tapered probe. Due to lack of thin, TCS foods (shredded lettuce, sliced meats and cheeses, broths, etc.) available thermometer is sufficient. EHS advises MFU to provide thin tip probe thermometer.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed three (3) open drink containers (sprite, plastic water bottle, coffee cup) stored above food prep areas (water bottle on shelf above prep table, sprite can above prep top at spice shelf, coffee in TPHC hot cabinet) CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of beverages. EHS rotated coffee cup to lowest level of hot cabinet.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects or pests. Observed open door and mesh window and back door screen of MFU with multiple rips and tears. No insect entry was observed at time of inspection. Repair/replace damaged pest prevention screens.
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 one (1) bin of tortilla wraps stored directly on floor of MFU. No visible contamination was seen. Store food products and containers of food at least 6 inches above the floor.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No 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 PIC with washed hands and gloves engaged in food prep (reheating wings, plating food orders, etc.) with bangles and watch. Remove jewelry from hands and fingers before food preparation.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed two (2) stacks of single service articles (metal trays, fry boxes) with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Repair broken handle on prep top. REPEAT
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Observed cracks in floor. Repair as needed. REPEAT Note: No escalation in point deduction due to stated repair plan by PIC. MFU floor cracks are partially covered by existing floor mats; PIC has stated that they are due to be repaired in the coming months.