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NameTACOS EXPRESS
Address7904 NATIONS FORD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 7143 South BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28273 (parking lot of South Charlotte Jewelry and Loan.)

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 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 grease and food residue in the hand wash sink. CDI PIC cleaned and sanitized the hand wash sink.
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 one (1) bin of bagged raw steak stored above cooked carne asada in cooler drawer. CDI PIC corrected storage order. REPEAT
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salsa and chorizo in the prep unit and an open container of mayo on the counter above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded the mayo because it was opened yesterday. PIC stated that the salsa and chorizo was put into the unit 1.5 hrs ago and he put it on ice and cooled down to 40F. EHS advised PIC to be sure to use cooler or refrigeration when transporting from the commissary and to consider filling the to go cups at the commissary as well. 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 .
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service containers stored unprotected with food contact surface exposed. CDI PIC inverted containers.
55 0 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. Observed facility using cardboard for floor mats.