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NameTACOS EL THOR
Address9545 PINNACLE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/1/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 4155 Statesville RD, Charlotte, NC 28269 (parking lot of North 21 Inspection Station.) Location and Hours of Operation were provided directly to EHS Jordan McClenic.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No 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. Per conversation with PIC, usual certified food protection management employee had left MFU to retrieve more supplies for operation (propane.) PIC demonstrated knowledge by answering EHS questions during and after inspection. Ensure an employee with CFPM certification is present during all operating hours. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 two (2) TCS food items (non TCS juice and salsa verde bin) in RIC held beneath trays of raw shell eggs. 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 two (2) ziplock bags of repackaged chicken breasts in standing freezer held above frozen whole muscle beef and beef tongue. CDI- PIC rotated storage so as to prevent potential contamination. EHS and PIC reviewed storage order charts posted within MFU. REPEAT. Note: Establishment has reached maximum deduction for violations pertaining to storage order of raw animal and ready to eat foods. Further repeated citations may result in permit action and/or implementation of a risk control plan. 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 (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). Observed three (3) portions of non date mark exempt TCS foods (salsa verde and rice in standing RIC, ham in prep unit) without date marking labels. PIC stated that these items had been opened on day of inspection. CDI - date marks were written directly onto food packaging. 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 two portions of TCS, non date mark exempt foods (diced deli ham and cooked costillas (rib meat)) in prep unit held for greater than 7 days (11/17 and 11/20, respectively) based on their affixed date marks. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of date food. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 two (2) unlabeled containers (oil and butter) at grill line with no label. CDI - EHS station labeled items at grill line in English and Spanish.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes 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- EHS verified bucket was at approximately 200 ppm chlorine before PIC moved bucket off the floor to prevent contamination of food. REPEAT
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed one (1) bag of unwashed onions stored at food storage area. EHS advised PIC to wash any produce to be stored on the MFU at commissary prior to placement on MFU.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed three (3) portions of washed produce (uncut limes, cucumbers, peppers, etc.) stored thin grocery bags in clean bowl at counter. EHS advised PIC to keep food only in durable, reusable containers (metal or plastic bins, etc.) or durable single use packaging (foil, plastic wrap, ziplock bags, etc.)