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NameEL COSTE
Address8700 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
STE 270
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsInspection occurred at 1901 W Arrowood RD, Charlotte, NC 28217 (parking lot of Public Storage.) Location and Hours of Operation (Tuesday through Friday 10a to 3p) was provided directly to EHS by PIC via text. Per conversation with PIC, Pineapple Sauce held at ambient temperature is made using non TCS ingredients (pineapple jam) and does not require cold holding or other temperature control. PIC inquired about the process of permitting a prospective additional MFU. EHS advised PIC to contact the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 980-314-1620.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no posted or available employee health information or documentation of training. Per translated conversation with PIC, health information training was provided during recent food protection management certification. CDI - EHS provided Food Employee Health information posters and packets in English and Spanish. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI - EHS provided sample written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, as well as clean up posters, in English and Spanish. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed one (1) red bucket used to hold in use wiping cloth at closed lid of prep unit, above cutting board and sauces. CDI - At start of inspection, EHS rotated red bucket to empty sanitizer basin of 3 compartment sink.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed bucket used to hold in use wiping cloth at 0 ppm QAC and 0 ppm chlorine. Hold wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf Observed red bucket used to hold sanitizer for in use wiping cloths at a concentration of approximately 0 ppm QAC when test with EHS test kit and establishment test strips. Observed one (1) commercial spray bottle of alkyl sanitizer held beneath sink at approximately 0 ppm QAC. A verification will occur no later than 12/20/2025.