A98.5
MEXI-LOVE TACOS AND TEQUILA RESTAURANT
8136 S TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28273
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111702
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 a a few cooked and cooked proteins in the grill drawers wideout date marks present. CDI - PIC dates with day of prep. All other dates were great. - 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 .
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed fish thawing within its ROP packaging. CDI - PIC cut open during the thaw process. - 0 -
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee items stored on the shelf above prep area. Relocate to a bottom shelf, not above any food items or cleaned equipment. - 0 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MEXI-LOVE TACOS AND TEQUILA RESTAURANT” or State ID 20600111702). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.