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NameTACOS EL CHARLY
Address3945 US HWY 321
 
City/State/ZIP
HUDSON NC 28638
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyCaldwell
Inspection Date 9/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsFacility will receive and immediate suspension Tuesday September 17, 2026 at 11 am est due to no water to two compartment sink and handwashing station.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events No No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Facility does not have policies at time of inspections. CDI PIC has obtained information from web site and posting
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed No No Yes 2-301.11 Keep hands and arms clean. -P No handwashing station was found functioning.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Hand Washing sink was not available. 5-203.11(A)/5-204.11 Establishment is required to maintain the required number of hand-washing sinks required by Law and for convenient use by employees in areas required by the NC Food Code. - Pf
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Sanitizing was not observed. CDI PIC was instructed in proper sanitizing procedures.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures No No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Bean, Rice, Hotdogs were found over 45F held over 24 hrs. CDI Food was voluntarily discarded.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition No No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf No dare marking was observed. CDI PIC was instructed in date marking procesures.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Lower cooler was packed with food over 24 hours. CDI PIC was instructed in keeping food spaced out and taking temperatures throughout the day.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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. No labeling was observed .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. flies were observed.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Wiping clothes were observed on counters.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Handles were observed in products.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Equipment was observed wet on shelves.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-301.12(B) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.-Pf Two compartment sink noted with debris and not functioning. CDI PIC was instructed in the use of the two compartment.
49 0 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. Grease build up on vents and sides of ovens.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Running water was not observed.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P. Nozzle to sink was observed below sink rim edge. CDI Nozzle will be replaced
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Holes and cracks in floor tiles were observed.