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NameTACOS DON SAMMY
Address6453 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General CommentsInspection completed in parking lot of Kangaroo Express located at 4900 N Tryon St.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
11 1 Food obtained from approved source Yes No No 3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only. - P - Observed food (raw and prepared) being delivered to MFU from the back of personal vehicle. PIC unable to provide proof of where food came from. Items not in grocery bags from a store. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food items.
12 1 Food received at proper temperature Yes No No 3-202.11 (A), (B), (C), (D) All TCS foods shall be received at 41F or below; or at 135F or greater except raw EGGS may be received at 45F or less. - P - Observed various TCS items being delivered from a personal vehicle out of temp (above 41F or below 135F - see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all products. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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 various TCS items holding below 135F in steam well (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products. Steam well was turned down too low. PIC turned steam well up for next batch to be prepared. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F throughout MFU (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all items holding for more than 4 hours and placed bags of ice of remainder of items to quickly cool. 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 .
23 1.50 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 - Observed various items lacking date mark labels and others with expired labels past 7 days. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed one unlabeled spray bottle of orange chemical identified as degreaser by PIC. - CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle.
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 various working containers of spices and condiments lacking labels. Label.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed back door open with mesh screening open. Keep closed to prevent pest entry. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed flies on MFU. Contact licensed pest control operator to treat for flies.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed bus tub of unwashed onions stored on MFU. All fruits and vegetables must be washed prior to placement on MFU for service per permit conditions. Store excess unwashed fruits and vegetables at commissary.
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. - No cover observed on water inlet. Replace cover.
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No No 5-402.14 Sewage shall be removed from a mobile food unit at an approved servicing area. - Pf - Observed wastewater leaking from sewage outlet onto the ground. Repair leak. - VR - Verification required within 10 days.
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 floors in need of cleaning in hard to reach areas underneath sink and equipment. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.