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NameLOS MEXIRICAN TACOS
Address3623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEHS asked PIC about cleaning frequency of in-use utensils. PIC stated they are taking to commissary at end of day to be washed. MFU operates for more that 4 hours. EHS educated PIC on cleaning frequency of in-use utensils, every 4-hours or maintaining in hot water at 135F or above. At time of inspection, MFU had not been in operation for more than 4 hours. Inspection completed at 10308 Albemarle Rd Mint Hill 28227 in Shell Gas Station Parking lot.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed debris on 2 containers stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed some items in prep unit and RIC above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, items had just been prepared/refilled or brought over from commissary today. -CDI- PIC placed items in lowboy freezer to cool back down. **REPEAT** -3-**ENSURE THAT MFU IS BEING BROUGHT TO COMMISSARY DAILY FOR PURPOSES OF RESTOCKING AND THAT IF MINIMAL PRODUCT MUST BE BROUGHT OVER, IT IS MAINTAINED IN AN ENVIRONMENT TO KEEP TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW FOR COLD FOOD PER PERMIT CONDITIONS** 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 .
23 1.50 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). Observed housemade salsa verde and roja date marked with today’s date, 5/4. When EHS inquired more about these items, PIC stated that they were prepared prior day and packaged today. Ensure that date mark follows original prep date, and not date of packaging/refilling. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper date marking system and PIC properly date marked items. **REPEAT** **IMPROVEMENT OBSERVED WITH PREVIOUS DATE MARKING VIOLATIONS** -1.5- 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 .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed a bag of unwashed avocados on MFU. Per PIC, they were not to be prepared/processed on MFU. Ensure all washing and prep of fruits and vegetables is conducted at commissary per permit conditions. -0-
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. Observed spoon handle stored inside of cotija cheese touching cheese. -0-
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. Observed food debris and buildup on hood panels. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-303.12 A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED protective cover or device shall be provided for the water inlet and outlet. Observed cap not intact on water outlet. Ensure cap is in place. -0-