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A98.5

TACO BELL #42145

2834 BOYER ST, Charlotte, NC 28208
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111207
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedOct 20, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceMar 25, 2025

Score history

7085100 Mar 25, 2025: 97Aug 27, 2025: 95.5Dec 30, 2025: 97Jun 10, 2026: 99.5Oct 20, 2026: 98.5
Mar 25, 2025Higher is betterOct 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 20, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand washing signage in customer restrooms. CDI- EHS gave out hand washing signs 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed BOH hand washing sink with no form of hand drying. CDI - PIC added roll of paper towels. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed soiled taco bell cup and soiled gloves stored inside FOH hand washing sink. CDI - Employee cleaned out hand washing sink.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed four in-use sanitizing buckets with quaternary sanitizer at 0PPM. CDI- PIC replaced quaternary sanitizer with 200PPM.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed several metal/plastic containers wet stacked on drying shelf. CDI - PIC educated employee on how to place items in a self drying position. PIC corrected orientation.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 tortilla press machines with built up food debris. Increase frequency of detail cleaning.

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Jun 10, 2026 A 99.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Gave out updated Employee Health signage and Vomit and Diarrheal procedures signage in Spanish and English.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed several plastic containers wet stacked on drying shelf. CDI - PIC educated employee on how to place items in a self drying position.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a couple of yellow plastic containers with cracks and chips stored clean. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 three large bins where non-tcs food is stored with food debris and build up on nonfood contacts surfaces. Increase frequency of cleaning units.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 in WIF food build up and debris throughout the floors. Increase frequency of cleaning.

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Dec 30, 2025 A 97 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several plastic food containers and two bus tubs stored clean with food debris and build up on food contact surfaces along with greasy like texture. PIC stated new equipment has been ordered. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food containers and bus tubs. 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 .

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Aug 27, 2025 A 95.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed above 3-comp-sink and storage rack clean utensils with food debris and build up. CDI - PIC moved items back to 3-comp-sink to be rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized. 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. - Observed no TPHC procedures for items held on 4 hour time. Leftover foods from the prep lines H/H and C/H are cooled down and reused. Rice and Potatoes are not cooled down or reused. TPHC form was filled out with PIC on site and given an electronic copy. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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Mar 25, 2025 A 97 · 6 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 the cleanup of vomit or diarrheal events. CDI - EHS provided. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed the handwash sink closest to the drive-thru window in use as a dump sink. CDI - EHS informed staff that they are only to use the handwash sinks for handwashing and cannot dump ice or other beverages down the drain. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. - Observed no handwash signs posted at the men’s and women’s restroom handwash sinks. CDI - EHS provided at the end of the inspection.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed several plastic containers stored as clean on the storage rack across from the 3 compartment sink area with visible sticker residue on their surfaces. CDI - Dishes placed at 3 compartment sink 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. - Observed the establishment using TPHC to hold potatoes in the overhead warmer at the prep line but no written procedures on site. CDI - EHS filled out TPHC document with PIC at the end of the inspection. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed multiple stacks of metal and plastic containers to be wet nested on the racks across from the 3 compartment sink area.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed the sliding door of the dumpster to be open at the time of the inspection.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TACO BELL #42145” or State ID 20600111207). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.