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NameTAQUERIA EL JAROCHO
Address3623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsEHS provided updated EHP and V&D cleanup procedures. Inspection completed at Shell Gas Station at 3557 N Sharon Amity Rd. PIC stated that cut lettuce and cut tomatoes in prep unit were prepared daily and any leftovers at EOD were discarded. EHS observed rice cooling on MFU and unwashed vegetables on MFU. Both these items are a violation of permit conditions. Repeated incidents of not properly following permit conditions will result in permit action. EHS did not observe any raw oysters.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
3 1 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 one food employee on MFU who had not signed EHP. -CDI- Employee was trained and signed EHP at time of visit. -1- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P- Observed some corn in RIC that had white growth. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -0-
15 3 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed multiple items in prep unit and RIC with no protective covering. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw pork stored in a bowl in a container containing unwashed lettuce, with bowl placed on top of unwashed lettuce. -CDI- PIC relocated items. **REPEAT** -3- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P.- Observed debris on FCS of thermometer. -CDI- PIC cleaned item. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris and greasy residue on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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). Observed no date mark on container and bag of shredded mozzarella cheese, corn, and barbacoa meat in RIC. Observed guacamole containing diced tomatoes with no date mark. Per PIC, items (apart from corn and guacamole) were prepared last 1-2 days. PIC stated that barbacoa had been pulled from freezer. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring that cooked foods were date marked prior to being frozen and once they had been taken out of freezer. PIC properly date marked items prepared in last 1-2 days and voluntarily discarded other items. -0- 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. - Pf - Observed rice holding at 84F while cooling at ambient temperatures on prep surface. Per PIC, rice was prepared at commissary an hour and a half prior. Cooling of hot foods is NOT prohibited on MFU per permit conditions. All cooling of hot foods must occur at the commissary. Ensure TCS items are cooled to 41F or below prior to placement onto MFU. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded rice. **REPEAT** -1- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 3 squeeze bottles missing labels. -0-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed mangoes, jalapenos, avocados, and lettuce heads on MFU. Per permit conditions, “ALL FOODS MUST BE WASHED AND PREPPED IN COMMISSARY KITCHEN AND PLACED ON MFU READY TO EAT OR COOK”. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed in-use tongs and spoon stored on top of spices. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and items were moved to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean cutting boards stored behind faucets of 3-comp sink. Observed clean dishes stored on left side of 3-comp sink, next to wash compartment, and some falling in/coming in contact with dirty dishes in wash sink. Observed pot stored as clean which had other clean utensils and items stored in it with some spice residue. -0-
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 single-use/single-service lids with food splash. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 cutting board with deep grooves and cuts no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Resurface or replace. -0-
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 NFCS of thermometer in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-303.12 A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED protective cover or device shall be provided for the water inlet and outlet. Observed no cover on water inlet and water outlet. Ensure cover is secured at all times. -0-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture./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 walls near 3-comp sink in need of cleaning. PIC stated that due to the cold, water is collecting on walls and causing them to have a rusted appearance. **REPEAT** -1-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food and drinks stored over retail items in lowboy. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-