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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 7/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsInspection completed at Speedee Auto Service at 10135 N Tryon St. Some days, starts at 9, but if there are complications, will start at 11 until about 6/7p or 11p. EHS observed PIC reheating rice at steam table. EHS educated PIC that this is not a proper way to reheat items and PIC placed items on flat top to rapidly reheat. All items stored in RIC were frozen but ambient temperature observed at 45F. Ambient air of prep unit observed at 38F, RIF at 28F, and RIC at

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 or exclusions. -CDI- EHS provided copy. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety -0-
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) (C) 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) and use a clean barrier such as a disposable paper towel when touching surfaces such as a manually operated faucet handle to avoid recontaminating hands. -P- Observed PIC wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing procedures and PIC properly rewashed hands. -0- 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 .
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw chicken outside of original packaging stored over RTE sauces and raw al pastor meat stored over shredded lettuce in RIF. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items above 41F. Observed ambient air of units above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, generator was down and had to be replaced. PIC stated that some items were prepared this morning in commissary and all items were placed on MFU from commissary this morning and nothing was held in MFU overnight. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items above 41F. **REPEAT** **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED FOR RIC** **PIC TO NOT USE RIC UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE** -3- Ambient air of units observed to lower by end of inspection: prep unit at 38F, RIF at 29F, and RIC at 44F. 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed spray bottle labeled “dawn” when contents were clearly not dawn. Per PIC, it was a cleaner. -CDI- PIC properly labeled bottle. **REPEAT** -1-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed lettuce head on MFU. Ensure lettuce and any other produce is washed in commissary and any excess unwashed produce is maintained in commissary per permit conditions: This MOBILE FOOD UNIT is prohibited from the processing of raw animal food and washing of vegetables based on its insufficient prep table/sink space and operation is limited to cooking and assembly of pre-prepared foods. -0-
47 1 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 rice warmer and ninja blender labeled “for household use only” on MFU. **REPEAT** -1- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket on RIC. Replace. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed bread being stored in grocery bags.
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 food residue on NFCS of ninja blender. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-