Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018522
Restaurant Name Taqueria Mexico
Phone Number +17045522461
Last Inspection Date 2016-09-30
Last Inspection Score 97

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2019-01-17 94 routine
2018-10-29 95 routine
2018-08-17 followup
2018-08-08 90 routine
2018-05-14 followup
2018-05-08 90 routine
2018-02-22 followup
2018-02-12 90 routine
2017-12-04 followup
2017-11-06 92 routine
2017-08-30 94 routine
2017-05-26 followup
2017-05-19 95 routine
2017-03-10 followup
2017-03-01 94 routine
2017-01-31 followup
2016-12-12 94 routine
2016-09-30 97 routine
2016-09-23 followup
2016-04-18 97 routine
2016-03-29 initial
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2019-01-17 53 repeat: 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; andheat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. walls inside walk-in and door area in need of repair due to deintegration ofmate
2019-01-17 49 general comment:5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. repair kitchen handsink. cold water is turned off to sink curretnly due to leak.
2019-01-17 41 general comment:3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed ice scoop handle in ice at back ice machine. observed sp
2019-01-17 39 repeat:3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed multiple wiping cloths laying on counter surfaces. observed cloths hanging on employee apron.observed bleach sanitizer in bucket above 200ppm. cdi: diluted to proper concentr
2019-01-17 37 general comment:3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed chip containers stored on the kitchen floor.
2019-01-17 21 repeat:3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf. observed the following inside walk-in cooler made yesterday and not dated: pork, white rice, yellow rice, lengua, cheese dip, and bo
2019-01-17 8 6-301.11 provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -pf. observed no soap in dispenser at kitchen handsink. cdi: soap was provided.
2019-01-17 7 3-301.11(b) do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -p. observed employee at cook area only wearing one glove and touch tortillas with other ungloved hand. cdi: education
2018-10-29 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed inside flip top cooler raw beef and shrimp stored above cooked tripe, barbacoa, and mushrooms. observed inside reach-in freezer raw meat stored above cooked frozen veggies and raw
2018-10-29 20 repeat:3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed a flat of shell eggs sitting out on counter at 71f. cdi: eggs were moved to walk-in cooler. much improvement has been observed with cold holding. all other cold holding
2018-10-29 21 general comment:3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf. observed fish soup and lentils made yesterday and 2 gallons of milk that were opened yesterday without proper date. cdi: it
2018-10-29 47 general comment:4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning needed under microwaves where black mats area in kitchen area. observed grease on hood system filters.
2018-10-29 53 repeat:6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. walls inside walk-in and door area in need of repair due to deintegration of mat
2018-10-29 39 repeat:3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed wiping cloths stored under cutting board and on counter when not in use. observed chlorine sanitizer in buckets at 200ppm. cdi: corrected to proper strength by diluting.
2018-08-08 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed several tcs food items inside walk-in cooler above 45 deg/above(see temp chart). owner turned down thermostat on cooler. cdi: tcs foods that had been in cooler for more than 2
2018-08-08 4 repeat:2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed uncovered personal drinks stored on counter and shelf above flip top prep cooler in kitchen. cdi: drinks were relocated.
2018-08-08 14 repeat:4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p. chemical dishmachine concentration observed at 10ppm - weak concentration. cdi: owner repaired dishmachine during inspection. now reading right at 50ppm. chemic
2018-08-08 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p. observed 2 containers of queso with no active cooling on counter since ~ 12pm. cdi: queso was reheated on stove to above 165 deg f a
2018-08-08 27 repeat:8-103.12 comply with the procedures in the haccp plan as submitted an approved as part of a variance or local approval. maintain records as required.-p/pf. observed 3 days of records missing for two compartment sink variance. cdi: records were rec
2018-08-08 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf. observed beans cooling in deep pans above 4 inches. observed queso not actively co
2018-08-08 37 general comment:3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed tortillia chips stored on kitchen floor.
2018-08-08 39 repeat:3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. several soiled wet wiping cloths observed stored on prep table. observed chlorine sanitizer in buckets at 0ppm. cdi: corrected to 50ppm.
2018-08-08 53 repeat:6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. walls inside walk-in cooler and door are in need of repair due to deintegration
2018-05-08 53 repeat:6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. walls inside walk-in cooler and door are in need of repair due to disintegration
2018-05-08 47 general comment: 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. clean hood system, inside cabinets on cook line, dry storage shelving, and shelving racks inside walk-in cooler.
2018-05-08 42 general comment:4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. metal pans on back shelf wet stacked.
2018-05-08 39 general comment:3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. several wiping cloths not in use laying on counter surfaces.
2018-05-08 27 repeat:8-103.12 comply with the procedures in the haccp plan as submitted an approved as part of a variance or local approval. maintain records as required.-p/pf. two comp variance logs not being recorded. last logs available were on dry erase board from
2018-05-08 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf. tamales were dated for 4/23 but were pulled out of freezer on 5/6; no pull thaw date/date pulled out of freezer. cdi: dates updated. beef b
2018-05-08 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p. rice at 123 deg f; pork at 127 deg f; cheese sauce at 61 deg f all in steam table. cdi: all food was reheated to proper temps; see temp chart.
2018-05-08 14 repeat:4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p. chemical dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine. manager stated that pump was broken and part was ordered yesterday and should be in by today. reviewed proper proces
2018-05-08 13 repeat:3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. raw pork stored above vegetables inside walk-in cooler. cdi: storage order rearranged.3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - p. container of
2018-05-08 4 general comment:2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. uncovered employee drinks stored on dry good shelf above prep shelf. cdi: drinks discarded.
2018-02-12 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p observed raw chicken over shrimp in reach in and raw chicken over beef in walk in . cdi reordered storage.
2018-02-12 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed sliced tomatoes and diced tomatoes in ice bath at greater than 45 degrees. repeat violation.
2018-02-12 27 8-103.12 comply with the procedures in the haccp plan as submitted an approved as part of a variance or local approval. maintain records as required.-p/pf observed two compartment sink variance logs not being recorded. 10 day verification required.
2018-02-12 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed dish machine reading 0 ppm chlorine at time of inspection . cdi pic adjusted and machine now reaching proper sanitizer levels.
2018-02-12 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed ants throughout dishwashing area.
2018-02-12 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed chicken being thawed in pooled water not running water. cdi moved to refrigeration to thaw.
2018-02-12 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed door and walls of walk in cooler in need of repair due to disintegration of m
2017-11-06 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed numerous items in walk in at greater than 45 degrees. cdi items iced and downward trend in temperature was observed. rice discarded tamales discarded.
2017-11-06 27 8-103.12 comply with the procedures in the haccp plan as submitted an approved as part of a variance or local approval. maintain records as required.-p/pf observed records not being kept for two compartment sink variance as required. 10 day verificatio
2017-11-06 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed gasket on prep unit in need of replacement. observed walk in cooler in need of maintainance door not self closing and walk in would benefit from an air curtain being installed.
2017-11-06 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed fish, goat, refried beans not date marked . cdi labeled products.3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/tempe
2017-11-06 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed dumpster lids not closed to rear of facility.
2017-11-06 53 6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. caution should be used to minimize food exposure. observed food debris on walls in numerous locations thro
2017-11-06 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed shelving in walk in cooler in need of cleaning.
2017-08-30 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. frp board near the dish machine cracked and no longer easily cleanable. -0 points-
2017-08-30 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed shelving in walk in cooler in need of cleaning.
2017-08-30 27 h8-103.12 comply with the procedures in the haccp plan as submitted an approved as part of a variance or local approval. maintain records as required.-p/pf observed variance not posted as required and logs not being filled out as required. repeat viola
2017-08-30 17 3-403.11 reheat all tcs foods to 165f within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -p observed numerous food not reaching reheat temperature before being placed in hot holding. cdi reheated items to proper reheat temperature.
2017-08-30 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in prep unit . cdi reordered storage.
2017-05-19 42 {4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet nested pans in clean dish area.
2017-05-19 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed beef being thawed under running water measuring 77 degrees. cdi moved product to walk in to thaw and advised pic on proper thawing procedure.
2017-05-19 27 3-502.11 variance requirement - pf observed variance for two compartment sink not posted as required by approved variance document. 10 day verification required.
2017-05-19 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed shelving in walk in with buildup of food debris and in need of cleaning.
2017-05-19 45 4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. observed cutting board on hot line in need of replacement or resurfacing.
2017-03-01 46 4-301.12(a) provide a three compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.-pf observed facility does not have three compartment sink or two compartment variance . will provide paper work for two comp variance an
2017-03-01 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed pork thawing in water not flowing to wash away food debris. cdi water turned on to flush away food debris.
2017-03-01 21 . 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed chicken soup, spinach and cheese dip, and pollo cosinado held to long for observed temperatur
2017-03-01 14 4-702.11 utensils and food contact surfaces shall be sanitized before use after cleaning - p observed pots pans and utensils not being sanitized after cleaning. cdi by instruction.
2017-03-01 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -p observed employee recontaminate hands by turning off faucet with bare hands. cdi by instruction.
2016-12-12 1 2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation. -pf observed no certified pic on duty at time of inspection.
2016-12-12 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed tomatoes in ice bath since this morning at 53 degrees. cdi discarded.
2016-12-12 14 4-501.115 manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent-sanitizers - c observed hot water sanitizing dish machine unable to reach proper sanitizing temperatures. cdi switched to three compartment sink to manually wash dishes. 10 d
2016-12-12 46 4-302.14 provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -pf observed test kit for sanitizer missing staff unable to locate.
2016-12-12 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed gasket on prep unit torn and in need of repair.
2016-09-30 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed storage racks with debris accumulating.
2016-09-30 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed rusty rack in the beer cooler
2016-09-30 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed ants present in the two compartment sink/handsink area.
2016-09-30 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed nacho scoop soiled with heavy amount of dried nacho grease. insure that the nacho scoop is cleaned when soiled. cdi by employee cleaning the item.
2016-09-30 8 5-202.12 provide at least 100f water at handsinks.-pf observed no hot water at the kitchen area handsink. handsinks must be able to provide 100f water for handwashing. vr for fix of the handsink required by 10/9/16
2016-04-18 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf observed one menu missing the consumer advisory asterisk on ceviche. cdi by employees marking menus.
2016-04-18 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed leaking handsink and prep sink faucet.
2016-04-18 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed items thawing under no temperature controls in prep sinks. insure that cold water is ran over product that is thawing to prevent product from overheating. cdi by ehs running cold water over product.
2016-04-18 27 8-103.12 comply with the procedures in the haccp plan as submitted an approved as part of a variance or local approval. maintain records as required.-p/pf facility is under transitional and has not yet been approved on 2 compartment sink variance. ins
2016-04-18 13 3-302.11(a) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -p observed crab legs and chicken tenders uncovered in the reach in freezer. items repacked by pic.3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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