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NameTAQUERIA LAS MARIAS
Address4431 BROOKSHIRE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/5/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsInspected at 3416 Freedom Drive, Amoco gas station next to Wendy's Observed two large bowls of steak which measured 169F in which PIC was attempting to cool down. EHS reminded PIC that cooking and cooling food on the MFU is prohibited. PIC removed bowls of steak from RIC and placed on grill to maintain hot.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code.-Pf. Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observed multiple risk factor violations and PIC unable to answer EHS food safety questions. CDI: EHS provided education.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed two bags of shredded cheese being thawed in hand sink. CDI: PIC removed bags of cheese from hand sink. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels available at hand sink. CDI: PIC stocked hand sink with paper towels.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 beef being held at 126F on stove top. CDI: PIC reheated beef to 177F as she said it was reheated just prior to inspection.
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 a large bowl of raw chicken being stored at 45F on prep counter and containers of pork, chorizo, beans and tripe all being stored above 41F in RIC. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded most items and cooked chicken. 3-501.16(B) Maintain raw shell eggs in refrigeration with an ambient air temperature of 45F or below.- P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed 2 cartons of raw shell eggs being stored in glass door RI in which ambient air temperature of RI cooler was 54F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded eggs.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed an avocado cut in half being stored in prep flip top cooler in which sticker was still on skin. Remove sticker and wash prior to use.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of grease on ventilation hood. Clean as needed.