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NameTACOS EL CHINO
Address5427 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/15/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsMFU inspected at 10207 N Tryon St. (Parking lot of Mobile gas station)

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 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 two containers of steak being stored in bottom grill drawer cooler and containers of rice, chicken and beef being stored in reach in cooler all above 41F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC placed beef from reach in cooler on grill to be cooked and all other items were placed in chest freezer to rapidly cool.
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 containers of salsa being held in prep flip top cooler and containers of sliced deli ham and hot dogs in grill drawer cooler all missing date marks. CDI: PIC date marked all items as they were prepared or opened from their packaging yesterday.
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 a spray bottle of degreaser being stored unlabeled on floor of MFU. CDI: PIC labeled spray bottle.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No 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 squeeze bottles of mayo and ketchup being stored in prep flip top cooler unlabeled. Label all working containers of food.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 onions being stored on floor of MFU. CDI: PIC placed box of onions on shelf.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household chest freezer and household rice cooker being used on MFU. Replace items with ANSI certified or equivalent units. REPEAT. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed exposed wooden legs being used to hold up chest freezer off floor. Remove wooden legs and replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable or seal wooden legs. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler. Replace torn gasket.