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NameTACOS EL POTOSINO
Address3623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 4712 Monroe RD, Charlotte, NC 28205 (parking lot of BP Gas station.) Location and Hours of operation were provided directly to EHS by PIC via phone and email. For more information pertaining to fire code requirements and fire inspections, please contact or inquire with the following sources: Charlotte City Fire: 704-336-2101 CharlotteFMO@CharlotteNC.gov County Fire: 980-314-3070 Firemarshal@MeckNC.gov

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed two (2) washed, unpeeled, uncut onions stored on relatively clean racks of prep unit. CDI - EHS donned gloves and placed onions in single service tray as means of storage. EHS reviewed storage requirements for washed, ready to eat produce.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) opened jar of pickled jalapeños stored on floor of MFU. CDI - PIC relocated jar to available space on MFU counter. REPEAT.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed one (1) ice scoop held in elevated cooler of food ice for beverages with handle directly contacting ice. CDI - EHS donned glove and repositioned ice scoop to prevent potential contamination.