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NameTACOS AND PUPUSAS
Address3623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsInspected at Porky's Car Care, 5905 Albemarle Road.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 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 . Observed containers of American cheese and shredded cheese being stored in prep flip top cooler and a container of beef mix for papusa’s being stored in prep reach in cooler all above 41F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC placed all items in RIF to rapidly cool as they had been in unit for approximately 2 hours.
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 large container of corn being stored unlabeled on shelf under service window. CDI: PIC labeled container.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a plastic container with no handle being used as a scoop stored in a large container of corn. CDI: PIC removed container. 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed a container of hot water being used to store utensils on steam table in which water measured 158F, however, water had accumulation of soil and food residue. CDI: PIC changed out soiled water.