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NameTAQUERIA EL KORA
Address4125 OLD TAR ROAD
 
City/State/ZIP
WINTERVILLE NC 28590
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyPitt
Inspection Date 4/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

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 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) - Observed owner use handwashing sink to rinse water over a wash cloth and fill up cup of water to check food thermometer. Handwashing sinks are to be used for handwashing purposes only. Discussed this with the owner and they understood.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(4)Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - Observed several food containers at bottom of prep cooler and walk-in cooler that were not actively cooling and uncovered. All were covered during the inspection. 3-302.11(A)(1) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) - Observed container of green salsa and diced limes stored directly next to large container of raw beef. Observed package of raw ground turkey on bucket on mayo. Foods shall be stacked by their minimum safe final cooking temperatures. All re-arranged to correct order during inspection.
16 0 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 a food container with oily residues left throughout it and several ladles with dried debris left inside them. Clean food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. All were moved to 3 compartment sink to be rewashed.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) - Observed open pack of sliced deli ham and hot dogs at bottom of low boy cooler that were not dated. Observed cooked barbacoa and ground beef at bottom of prep cooler that were not dated. Observed pico and diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler that were not dated. All had been opened >24 hours prior. Ready to eat TCS food shall be dated if not used within 24 hours of opening.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) - Observed two spray bottles without label on it. All chemicals shall be labeled with name of solution. Bottles labeled during inspection.
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 seasoning shakers without labels on them. All working containers of food shall be labeled.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests - Observed near knife magnet on wall above prep sink. The establishment shall be maintained pest free. Increase pest treatment frequency.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) - Observed ice bin stored on flooring and a ramekin used as a scoop in dried seasoning. In-use utensils shall be stored in a clean and protected manner. Ice bin was moved to 3 compartment sink to be washed and ramekin was removed from seasoning.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) - Observed clean plates stored directly next to spoon used to scoop rice from warmer and there was bits of rice on the clean plates. Observed cockroaches crawling on walling and knife magnet where clean knives were stored. Knives were removed and put at 3 compartment sink. Owner stated they would remove knife magnet and replace it. 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) - Observed clean plastic containers stacked wet. Allow all dishes to adequately air dry before stacking them.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf - Observed drink dispenser and lids that were damaged. Food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable. All were discarded during inspection.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) - Cleaning needed to salamander under hood, handles of equipment, metal tables, shelving below prep tables, and flooring to walk-in cooler and freezer. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents build-up.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) - Flooring and coving behind cooking equipment in kitchen has holes in it in several areas exposing raw concrete. Some spots were patched with concrete. If you patch with concrete it shall be sealed due to concrete being absorbent. Caulk along top and bottom of boards on walling in establishment to elimate areas where pests can hide. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - Cleaning needed to floors, walls, and ceilings throughout establishment. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency that keeps them clean.