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NameVELVET TACO SOUTH END
Address2170 HAWKINS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed one food employee wash her hands then turn faucets off without using a protective barrier. Observed same employee wash her hands a second time following proper handwashing procedures. CDI: PIC reminded employee of handwashing procedures and to follow them every single time so that she is not re-contaminating her hands.
15 3 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed bags of RTE cabbage stored below few cases of unwashed produce, inside the WIC. Ensure all RTE food items are stored above unwashed produce. REPEAT VIOLATION. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.17 When used for warewashing, the wash compartment of a sink, shall contain a wash solution of soap or other approved detergent or cleaner.- Pf 4-501.18 Maintain wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed the "sanitize" basin at the 3-compartment sink filled with soap solution as it was being used to "wash" instead, and the QUAT sanitizer filled inside the "rinse" basin. Observed food scraps and debris inside the QUAT sanitizer solution filled at the 3-compartment sink. CDI: PIC stated she will correct the labels of 3-compartment sink so that the labels are not misleading and soiled articles are not being placed straight inside sanitizer solution; sanitizer basin was dumped.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 soiled interior surfaces of cooler drawers. Observed soiled gaskets on cooler drawers. Observed debris buildup on interior walls inside the WIC. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT VIOLATION.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed multiple employee belongings stored directly on top of bags of basmati rice and flour on the dry storage rack. Ensure employees are storing their belongings away from food storage.