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NameLAURAS TACOS
Address5100 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsObserved cutting boards on top of prep unit in need of replacement, however, opposite side of cutting boards still smooth and easily cleanable. EHS recommended facility use opposite side with less wear. EHS provided updated EHP and V&D procedures in Spanish. Inspection completed at 8192 S Tryon St in parking lot of Lowe’s Foods.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed EHP that did not include restrictions and exclusions. -CDI- EHS provided updated EHP in Spanish. -0- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed 2 items hot holding below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 135F. -0- 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items above 41F in prep unit and ambient air of unit at 46F. -CDI- Per PIC, items were placed in MFU from commissary kitchen around 9:30a this morning. PIC to place items on 6-hour TPHC hold and discard all items after 6-hour hold and close for the day. **MFU CANNOT REOPEN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE AND EHS MAKES OSV TO CONFIRM.** -1.5- **3 DAY VERIFICATION BY 7/17/26** 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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). Observed no date marks on items on top of prep unit: diced tomato and cilantro mix, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Per PIC, items were prepared prior day. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -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: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .