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NameTACOS EL GORDO # 2
Address3619 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/2/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsPermit action not being taken today for salsas observed stored in glass door RIC (RIC #2) due to temperatures observed at 41F or below (see temperature chart). EHS directed PIC to move salsas to another refrigeration unit. Permit action will be taken if salsas observed stored in this unit above 41F. Inspection completed in parking lot of Cashion’s Quik Stop gas station at 16600 NC-73 Huntersville, NC 28078.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 shell eggs stored above birria soup and grease used for tortillas in reach-in cooler. - CDI - PIC moved eggs beneath ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. - P - Observed multiple TCS food items holding below 135F in steam table (see temperature chart). Per PIC, items were placed in the steam well an hour prior. - CDI - PIC rapidly reheated items to above 165F on flattop grill before placing items back in the steam table. 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. - Pf - Observed raw chorizo and raw beef thawing at ambient temperatures in three compartment sink. The only approved thawing methods on the MFU are thawing under refrigeration or during the cooking process. Permit conditions prohibit thawing raw proteins under running water on MFU due to limited sink space. - CDI - PIC moved items to refrigeration units to continue thawing.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed food handling employees lacking hair restraints. - CDI - Employees donned hair restraints.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed a sleeve of large single use styrofoam cups stored directly on the floor. Do not store single use items directly on the floor. - CDI - PIC moved cups to onto prep table.