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NameVELVET TACO SOUTH END
Address2170 HAWKINS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/1/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsEHS provided NCC form via email. NCC MUST BE DISCONTINUED UNTIL FACILITY FILLS OUT FORM AND RECEIVES APPROVAL FROM MCHD. EHS recommended that facility fully submerge items kept on ice so that temperatures maintain 41F or below.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 22-401.11 (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 food employee “taste testing” food while preparing it. Food employee tasted food with gloved hands and did not use any suitable utensils. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper “taste testing” and food employee changed gloves and washed hands. -0-
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing technique and food employee properly rewashed hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on using a barrier to turn off faucet and food employee rewashed hands. -0-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no paper towels at handsink near fry station. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply. -1-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed cauliflower, cilantro and mushrooms stored over RTE items such as tofu, paneer, mayo cream, etc in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC placed items in dishpit to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT** -1.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
18 0 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.14 (F) Establishment must obtain prior approval from the Health Department before using a non-continuous cooking process. -Pf- Non-continuous cooking application and procedures can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety. Observed facility par cooking steak without prior approval. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded par cooked steak and EHS sent PIC copy of par cooking procedures. -0-
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed spray bottle with no label. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0-
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 pico de gallo cooling in WIC in containers filled to the top with lids at a low cooling rate. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lids and separated items into smaller/more shallow containers to facilitate rapid cooling. **REPEAT** -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
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC with no protective head covering. -0-
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. **REPEAT** **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT** -0.5- 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean knives stored on top of the safety biohazard box. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
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 buildup on NFCS of drink machine. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed some walls in need of cleaning; i.e. near handsink at grill station, in dishpit area, etc. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed food employee eating in food prep area. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on designated areas. -0-