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NameTACOS & MAS
Address2908 OAK LAKE BV
STE 105
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/28/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 in the ladies restroom. CDI - PIC restocked towels at time of inspection. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed two containers of used oil blocking access to the back of house handwashing sink. CDI - PIC moved containers. - 1 -
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 unwashed zucchini and squash stored on shelf above cooked pork. No visible contamination was evident. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order to eliminate potential for cross contamination. 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 No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several metal pans on clean rack with date labels still on outside surfaces. Some stacked had residue on interior. CDI - PIC placed items in dish area to be w/r/s. - 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 .
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 cooked onions and peppers on hot hold prep line below 135F. Items were double panned. All other items were 135F or above. CDI - items were put on emergency TPHC and next batch will be single panned. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 spices and spray bottle with oil unlabeled at the flat grill station and sour cream at the prep line. Label all containers outside original packaging.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans stacked wet on clean utensil shelving. - 1 - REPEAT
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed cups stored at front counter and lids at self serve drink station exposed to potential customer contamination. Cups were out of covering and lids were inverted with drink side up. Store in original packaging to provide protection or move to an area not where contamination may occur.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cold holding unit (double door refrigerator in back)not functioning at time of inspection. Additional cold holding units were available. Repair or remove equipment that is not functional and not being utilized. Points not escalated due to one unit (grill drawers) repaired since prior inspection - 0.5 - REPEAT
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed front handwashing sink with slow drain. Repair to allow for free running drain.
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 return air vent in prep area with heavy dust build up.