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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 8/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsInspection completed at Cashion’s at 16600 NC-73 Huntersville, NC

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf./5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.- Observed broom and dustpan stored in front of handsink and sanitizer bucket stored in handsink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink and items removed. -0-
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed container of raw shelled eggs stored over container of RTE ham in RIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3- 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 some items in prep unit above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed ambient air at 35F. Per PIC, items had just been out to refill. -CDI- PIC placed items in lowboy freezer to cool back down. **REPEAT** -3 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 faded/illegible label on spray bottle. Per PIC, contents were degreaser. -CDI- PIC properly labeled bottle. **REPEAT** -1-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies inside of MFU. -0-