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NameEL JAROCHO
Address3623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsMFU currently runs on a generator. During inspection, MFU cut off twice and PIC had to turn it back on. Multiple items out of temperature. PIC stated that items were out/prepared today. EHS educated PIC on ensuring to cool items down after prep. MFU has blast chiller and is approved for small batch cooling. Inspection completed at 16400 Huntersville-Concord Rd. Scheduled provided by PIC.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 raw bacon stored behind RTE items in cold drawers. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT**-3- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris and sticker residue on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in prep unit and cold drawers above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, items had been out for prep. -CDI- PIC moved items prepared today to blast chiller or RIF to cool back down and other items voluntarily discarded. -1.5- **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 6/18/26. MCHD CLOSED ON 6/19/26** **ALL TCS ITEMS MOVED OUT OF PREP UNIT** 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 items improperly date marked: salsa roja 6/16-6/23 (discard should be 6/22) and queso fresco 6/14-6/21 (discard should be 6/20). Observed cut lettuce date marked for prior day, but upon further conversation with PIC, items were prepared today. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper date marking system and PIC properly date marked items. -0- 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 .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed items cooling slowly in blast chiller. Items were found densely packed in metal container. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and items separated into smaller quantities to facilitate rapid cooling. -0- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers on tomatoes and avocados. Per permit conditions: The MOBILE FOOD UNIT is prohibited from the processing of raw animal food and washing of vegetables based on its insufficient prep table/sink space. All items should be washed in commissary and stickers removed prior to being placed on MFU. Should be in a prewashed RTE form. Repeated violations may result in permit action. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes 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 cilantro stored in grocery bag. **REPEAT** -0.5-