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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 1/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsMFU inspected at 9700 S Tryon St. (Andino’s Tire Services) EHS observed fried chicken at 54F in RIC, which was brought to MFU from commissary approximately 90 minutes prior. PIC stated chicken was prepared at restaurant and brought to MFU to complete cooling process. EHS reminded PIC that cooling of hot foods on MFU is prohibited per permit. EHS who conducted previous inspection also noted hot foods cooling on MFU and issued warning. EHS informed PIC that if cooling of hot foods is observed in future permit action may be taken.

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 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a prep table being stored in between hand sink and stove top which was preventing employee access to hand sink. CDI: PIC moved prep table to allow access.
15 1.50 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 For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of raw tilapia being stored behind containers of ready to eat foods in standing reach in cooler. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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) 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 . Observed 4 small containers of chorizo being stored in glass door reach in without date marks. CDI: PIC confirmed with staff that chorizo was prepared two days ago and date marked chorizo. REPEAT.
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. Observed all squeeze bottles of sauces and condiments being stored in bottle trough on prep counter without labels. Label all working containers of food. 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed several single use bottles of juices and horchata being held in glass door reach in without labels. PIC stated beverages are bottled at commissary and sold to customers. Label bottles of juices and horchata.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No 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 wooden spatula being held in steam table. Replace wooden utensil with a spatula that is smooth and easily cleanable. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed containers of chorizo and cheese being stored in a glass door merchanandiser cooler intended for packaged foods and beverages. Store food items in ANSI or equivalent coolers.
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed Yes No No 5-402.14 Sewage shall be removed from a mobile food unit at an approved servicing area.-Pf Observed leaking sewage from drainage pipe on MFU upon arrival of inspection. CDI: Sewage drainage pipe was closed by EHS to stop leak.