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NameTACOS MEXICO (WCID #811)
Address209 E WILLIAMS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
APEX NC 27502
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyWake
Inspection Date 2/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsOne small container of Barbacoa cooling in prep cooler. Cooling rate was acceptable- however, permit conditions states "The following will be cooled in comm. and transferred to MFU using approved hot boxes while maintaining temperatures of 135 degrees F or greater- Steak, Barbacoa, Rice, Beans, Pork, Chorizo." Keep cold at 41F or keep hot. Discussed with operator about cooling prior to placing on truck.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H); Priority; Employee left truck to go outside. Employee returned to the truck and did not wash hands before donning new gloves for food preparation. Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. CDI- PIC washed hands.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11; Priority; Small container of tilapia stored on shelving beside and above ready-to-eat foods. Foods shall be stored to prevent cross contamination. Store foods according to final cook temperature. CDI- Food was rearranged during the inspection.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Salsa verde stacked to high in container in prep cooler. Consume broth stored on prep table at 42F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- PIC placed salsa beneath the prep cooler top and consume immediately placed into the reach in cooler.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18; Priority; Ham, hotdogs, and cooked meats from 2 days ago cooked/opened in commissary and not labeled properly on the food truck. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. CDI- PIC was able to confirm dates and date marked the foods.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; The chlorine sanitizer and sanitizer bucket were not labeled. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. CDI- PIC labeled.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11;Core; Agua frescas (including horchata, jamica, and pina) stored in igloo dispenser coolers on the floor of the truck. Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Consider adding commercial beverage dispenser that can be located on top of low cooler table that maintains off the floor. Or utilize dunnage racks.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11; Core; The gasket on the prep top refrigerator and grill drawers are torn. All equipment must be maintained clean and in good repair. Repeat.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11; Core; Repair the screen door to the truck. Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.