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NameTACOS EL THOR
Address9545 PINNACLE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/2/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsInspected at 4155 statesville rd in front of the north 21 inspection station. PIC has been asked to remove foldable table and chairs provided to customers.

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 certified food protection manager on site during inspection. PIC stated that they are in the process of getting another certificate. Ensure an employee with CFPM certification is present during all operating hours. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee properly wash hands and turn off faucet with bare hand. CDI- Employee rewashed hands and turned off faucet with paper towel barrier.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken stored behind raw pork in cold holding drawers. CDI- PIC moved raw chicken to be stored in front of raw pork as to prevent cross contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed salsas, birria consome, cooked pineapple, barbacoa, and cooked pork ribs with no dates. CDI-PIC was able to verify the dates that these items were prepared and labeled accordingly. 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bottled drinks and seasonings stored on floor of MFU. Move food and drink to be 6 inches off the floor.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer container stored on the floor of the mobile food unit. CDI- PIC moved bucket to be off the floor and to prevent contamination of food.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food stored above food for customers in reach in cooler. Move employee food/drink items to bottom shelf where contamination is prevented.