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NameLA CATRACHA FOOD TRUCK
Address820 E ARROWOOD RD
STE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 9700 S Tryon ST, Charlotte, NC 28273 (Andino’s Tire Service Parking Lot.) Location and Hours of Operation were provided by instagram. Note: EHS arrived at point of sales at approximately 12:40 p.m. However, MFU did not arrive on location until approximately 12:50 p.m. EHS engaged with inspection starting at this time. EHS observed effective two step cooling (cooling of cooked food) in standing RIC. EHS conversed with PIC and discussed MFU permit conditions: Cooling of cooked or reheated food is disallowed on mobile food units; only the cooling of room temperature or refrigerated items is allowed (I.E. portioning of salsa, chopping cooled washed tomatoes, etc.)

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed approximately five (5) individually Rewrapped raw burger patties in freezer in the same bowl as sealed RTE chicken nugget bag. CDI - PIC removed raw animal food from freezer bowl. EHS provided storage order charts in English and Spanish. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed one (1) container of shredded mozzarella cheese in standing RIC with date marks for both 9/14 and 9/22. Per conversation with PIC, older label had not been properly removed during washing and sanitizing. CDI - PIC removed incorrect date label. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction; all other non date marks exempt TCS foods in standing RIC were properly date marked. Per conversation with PIC, TCS foods in prep unit (slaw, lettuce mix) are placed into unit once daily and removed with 24 hours. EHS observed firm, commercially Oaxaca style cheese blocks portioned out for sale in glass door RIC and chopped firm cheese quesillo in standing RIC. EHS advises disposal within 7 days for food, should PIC be unable to determine if food is date marked exempt. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P EHS observed one (1) unlabeled spray bottle of ‘teflon’ cleaner stored at prep unit rack with labeled bottles of nonTCS sauces. PIC identified contents. CDI - EHS labeled container and rotated it to available lower storage shelf. 67-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P EHS observed two (2) spray bottles of commercial lactic acid stored next to sinks in bucket. EHS observed spray bottles at concentrations higher than advised for food contact surface sanitizing (approximately 3010 ppm) CDI - EHS diluted with water and tested lactic acid using EHS test kit, until a concentration of approximately 704 ppm.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) bin of clean utensils stored on floor at start of inspection. CDI - PIC elevated utensil bin to shelf at start of inspection.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed three (3) redated milk jugs in glass door RIC with date marks of 9/23, used to hold aqua frescas. Do not rinse and reuse single use containers of milk, cream, etc. to hold new food items.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed PIC test kit for bleach, but not utilized lactic acid sanitizer. A verification will occur no later than 10/03/2025