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NameLA ESQUINA FOOD TRUCK
Address4431 BROOKSHIRE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/3/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsInspection completed at 6400 Old Pineville Rd. EHS spoke with PIC about filling and emptying water tanks of MFU. PIC stated that he was emptying and filling water at area where MFU was parked. EHS educated that all water has to be filled and emptied and commissary kitchen. EHS also observed a bucket beneath non potable/dirty water. PIC stated that is where he dumps dirty water. At time of permitting, MFUs are required to obtain proper non potable water tank. EHS showed PIC the water tank that is required during permitting and PIC stated he would obtain one. Ensure that all rules regarding water are followed including filling up and emptying at commissary, using proper water tank for dirty water and proper water hose for clean water.

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 EHP available. Observed PIC not able to sufficiently answer EHS’ questions about foodborne illness. -CDI- EHS educated and provided PIC with handout in Spanish. -0- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 raw shelled eggs stored over cooked chicharron meat, chicken stored behind raw pork in top of prep unit, raw shelled eggs stored over sauces and other RTE items in bottom of prep unit. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed a bag of beans in its original packaging stored in container of cut up RTE cabbage. -CDI- EHS educated PIC about proper storage of items and proper food contact surfaces and bag was removed and items voluntarily discarded.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P- Observed clean dishes that PIC stated he had just cleaned. Items were drying in sanitizer compartment of 3-comp sink. EHS asked PIC about washing process, PIC stated he had washed items with soap and rinsed them and placed them in sanitizer compartment to dry. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring to use a sanitizing step and PIC placed items back at dishpit to be W/R/S. EHS recommended PIC on best practice of minimal dishwashing on MFU as needed and that the majority of dishwashing be completed at commissary kitchen to conserve water and ensure that items are properly sanitized. -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 . 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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)./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 no date marks on any cut TCS vegetables, cooked meats, mozzarella cheese, housemade salsa and frozen housemade salsa in RIF. Per PIC, all items prepared in last 1-2 days. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on date marking system and all items properly date marked. -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 .
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 no labels on squeeze bottles and containers containing flour and spices. -0-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut avocado with sticker still intact. EHS asked PIC if item had been washed and PIC stated they had. Ensure to remove stickers prior to washing. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed small container without handle stored inside of flour. Ensure to use something with a handle and that it is not touching the food. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal milk stored over retail items in bottom of prep unit. Ensure personal items are stored away from retail items. -0-