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A98

TACO BELL #032747

3612 N SHARON AMITY RD, Charlotte, NC 28205
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018678
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedJul 22, 2026
Inspections on record32
On record sinceNov 16, 2016

Score history

7085100 Nov 16, 2016: 98Feb 9, 2017: 99Apr 25, 2017: 95Aug 15, 2017: 95Oct 30, 2017: 95.5Jan 17, 2018: 98.5Apr 9, 2018: 97Jul 16, 2018: 97Dec 17, 2018: 97.5Jan 23, 2019: 99Apr 8, 2019: 99Sep 11, 2019: 97Jun 22, 2020: 95.5Oct 19, 2020: 95.5Feb 10, 2021: 99May 17, 2021: 99.5Aug 20, 2021: 97.5Dec 9, 2021: 98.5Mar 31, 2022: 97.5Apr 27, 2022: 93.5Jul 22, 2022: 96Jan 20, 2023: 98May 31, 2023: 98Aug 8, 2023: 97.5Dec 13, 2023: 96Apr 2, 2024: 96Aug 14, 2024: 96.5Nov 26, 2024: 97.5Apr 4, 2025: 97Jul 2, 2025: 97Feb 25, 2026: 97Jul 22, 2026: 98
Nov 16, 2016Higher is betterJul 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 22, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PIC informed REHS that upper management has stated that no Taco Bell locations in Mecklenburg County have received any lettuce suspected to be part of the recent cyclospora recall. REHS and PIC discussed how to look for symptoms, preventative measures, and what steps to take should an employee or customer report a cyclospora diagnosis.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
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 bodily fluid clean up procedures on site during inspection. CDI - REHS provided. 0 pts. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed various hotel pans stacked despite the bottoms being heavily soiled with grease. Observed food thermometer probe visibly dirty during inspection. CDI - PIC removed all soiled hotel pans to soak in degreaser. PIC stated all pans that are unable to be cleaned will be discarded. Thermometer probe cleaned during inspection. 1.5 pts. 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 .
#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 a moderate amount of food debris on floor during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning necessary to preclude pest harborage. 0.5 pts.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed lighting in WIC at 2.4 foot candles during inspection. Repair or replacement with bulbs able to provide 10 foot candles necessary. 0 pts.

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Feb 25, 2026 A 97 · 7 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Employee observed eating on small prep table. Do not eat food where food is prepared on stored. Eat in office or dining room. Chai - Employee moved food to office.
#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Pinto beans that were cooled yesterday were reheated but only reached 145F. CDI - PIC discarded beans.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloth buckets measured less than 150 ppm quat. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in properly concentrated sanitizer when in between uses.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Repeat violation
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. Pans on clean dish shelf were stacked while they were still wet. Allow utensils to adequately air dry before nesting/stacking. REPEAT
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Some plastic pans had heavy staining on them. Replace pans that are not easily cleanable. 0 pts.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Leaks at mop sink faucet. Repair leaks. 0 pts.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Floor baseboards missing from wall under drive thru window. Replace missing baseboards. 0 pts.

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Jul 2, 2025 A 97 · 6 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a few items on line holding above 41F. PIC states that items on line are held for safety on temperature but are held on time, 4 hours, for quality. Items on cold line switched over to TPHC Observed TCS items and ambient in both WIC and WIF holding above 41F. PIC stated temperatures were taken around 9 am. Observed items still frozen in WIF. Facility voluntarily closed, moved all items holding 41F and below to another store, and voluntarily discarded all TCS items holding above 41F. 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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 squeeze bottles with no label.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple metal pans wet stacked.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed handsink at drive through with seal adjoining it to wall tearing. Reseal/caulk sink back as needed. Repeat
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 fronts and insides of RICs and RIFs with build up and debris, clean with more frequency.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 floors with debris and build up, clean with more frequency.

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Apr 4, 2025 A 97 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed empty soap dispenser at men’s restroom. CDI - Employee provided soap to restroom. -0-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed utensils actively sanitizing in 0 ppm quat. Discussed with employee to mix quat with cold water as it was prepared using hot water. CDI - Solution discarded and sink was refilled to 200 ppm quat, utensils were re-sanitized. -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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer: https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed handsink at drive through with seal adjoining it to wall tearing. Reseal/caulk sink back as needed. -0-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 black build up on sides of ice chutes at both lobby and drive through drink stations. Last cleaning was 2 weeks prior, per PIC. Points scaled to half demerits due to notable improvement on other areas. Increase and maintain cleaning frequency. -0.5-

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Nov 26, 2024 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink at drive thru without paper towels. CDI: PIC placed paper towels at sink.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple metal pans wet stacked.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 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 build up of food debris inside hot boxes holding chips and cinnamon twists. Clean as needed.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 cracked floor tiles near prep sink and drive thru.

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Aug 14, 2024 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed utensils actively sanitizing in 0ppm quat. CDI: Sink was refilled to 200ppm quat, utensils were re-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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple metal and plastic pans wet stacked.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 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 debris build up on shelving inside hot box.

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Apr 2, 2024 A 96 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink at drive thru with malfunctioning dispenser. Dispenser needs batteries. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed employee take metal lid out of 3 compartment sink, rinse it off and place it on a container of black beans. CDI: Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized lid. 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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
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 pico cooling at rate of 0.02F/min covered with a lid inside walk in cooler. CDI: Lid was removed. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak near registers, according to PIC it is the air conditioner. Repair ticket has been placed.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT 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 minor build up of food debris inside reach in freezer and hot box. Points reduced due to improvement from last inspection.

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Dec 13, 2023 A 96 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink near drive thru without hand soap. CDI: hand soap was placed at hand sink
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed 3 compartment sink sanitizer at 0ppm quat, sanitizer bag was empty. CDI: PIC changed bag, new concentration is 200ppm. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flying insects near serving line.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth buckets at 0ppm quat. CDI: Buckets were changed.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 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 inside of reach in freezer, bottom of prep coolers, inside of hot boxes all with build up of food debris.

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Aug 8, 2023 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC lacks food protection manager certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 quat sanitizer concentration of 50ppm in sanitizer bucket by register. - CDI - PIC refilled sanitizer bucket with properly concentrated quat sanitizer of 200ppm.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed clean dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
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. - REPEAT - Observed food residue and debris buildup on the interior of the reach-in freezer, both hot holding cabinets, and on shelving near prep line. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
#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 floors and walls in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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May 31, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed facility without employee health policy. CDI: EHS emailed document For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink by prep sink with malfunctioning dispenser. CDI: Paper towels were removed from dispenser and placed beside hand sink.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT 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 build up in reach in freezer by fryers and black residue in walk in cooler near freezer door. Clean as needed. Points remain same due to improvement from last inspection.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. Observed missing grout from tile floors throughout kitchen.

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Jan 20, 2023 A 98 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site. REPEAT VIOLATION For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 label on shaker at fryer with white granular. PIC identified product as salt.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed one tower of containers stacked wet. CDI: Items separated. REPEAT VIOLATION
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.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 prep line and cooking/reheating/holding equipment in need of cleaning due to food debris and grease residue. Observed gasket and interior of reach in freezer and interior of reach in coolers with food debris and build up. Ensure more frequent cleaning.REPEAT VIOLATION
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 grout missing from several areas of tile floor throughout kitchen including near hot hold area of drive thru line and at the drive thru window. Have areas regrouted to prevent water pooling and pest harborage.

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Jul 22, 2022 A 96 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed PIC without certification.
#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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed soiled containers stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
Repeat: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roach crawl across floor at dishwashing area.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed containers stacked wet.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed soiled toilet at women’s restroom. Need cleaning.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 soiled floors at prep area and dishes washing area. Need cleaning.

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Apr 27, 2022 A 93.5 · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Caitlin López was present during the inspection with an approved food protection managers course certification to expire on 3/17/27.
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code.-Pf. Please visit our resource page, http://meck.co/FoodSafety , for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. PIC was unable to identify risk factor violations and corrections during the inspection. EHS observed employee using sanitizer at 0 ppm qat, not washing hands, and several new employees had not been trained on employee health policy. CDI- PIC informed of all violations and educated PIC on how to correct those violations to ensure safe food handling practices are taken place.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Follow-up verification required
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. - Observed an employee working that stated he just started working and had not been trained on the employee health policy. A VR will occur within 10 days to ensure all staff know employee health policy.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety- REPEAT- Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up event written procurers available during the inspection. A VR will occur within 10 days to ensure providers are provided.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P- Observed employees adjusting cloths, handling phones, and leaving kitchen to go out side and back into kitchen to don gloves and prep food without washing hands. CDI- Education was provided and EHS observed proper hand washing.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed gloves stored in one hand sink and dark build up in another handsink. Ensure handsinks are only used for hand washing and not dumping. CDI- Education was provided and items were removed. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. - Observed no hand wash sign at back hand sink. CDI- EHS provided.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY- Observed food debris on several scoops and spatulas. Observed 3 comp sink being used at 0 ppm quat. CDI- Items moved. PIC brought sanitizer to proper concentrations after changing sanitizer bag.
#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P- Observed cheese being placed on hh at 122F and fries at 119F. CDI- PIC placed item back in cooking/reheating equipment to properly reheat.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed on live brown bug and several fruit/drain flies throughout the kitchen.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - Observed employees with bracelets on the wrist and preparing foods.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.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 prep line and cooking/reheating equipment in need of cleaning due to food debris and grease residue.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P- Observed can wash hose with pressure on to a nozzle. CDI- PIC disconnected the water.

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Mar 31, 2022 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed facility does not have written cleanup procedures for vomit and diarrhea. CDI: EHS discussed with PIC. PIC printed out cleanup plan that was provided during previous inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION -0.5-
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed employee washed hands at the prep sink beside the hand sink. CDI: EHS intervened, educated employee, and employee proceeded to wash hands in the hand sink. -2-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 dead light bulb in the hood. Recommend to replace. -0-

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Dec 9, 2021 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
Repeat: 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed PIC without certification.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written procedures. CDI, EHS educated PIC.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 soiled floors. Need cleaning.

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Aug 20, 2021 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
Repeat: 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without food safety manager certification.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed no clear end times for foods. CDI, times corrected.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored on floor at walk in freezer.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-302.11 Maintenance-Fingernails - PF Observed employee with long artificially nails working at make line. CDI, employee moved to window.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips for sanitizer. Verification required.

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May 17, 2021 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
Corrected during inspection
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without CFPM certification.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer at 0 ppm. CDI, bucket refilled with sanitizer solution.

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Feb 10, 2021 A 99 · 3 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers wet stacked.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-203.14 Prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -P Observed leaking backflow prevention device. Need replaced. Verification Required.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed no drain plug on dumpster.

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Oct 19, 2020 A 95.5 · 3 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
Repeat: 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C Observed PIC with no CFPM.
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P Observed employees don gloves without washing hands. CDI, instructed employees to wash hands between glove use.
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
Repeat: 2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry - C Observed employee with large wrist watch prepping food.

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Jun 22, 2020 A 95.5 · 10 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC during inspection does not have manager food safety certification. REPEAT
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −1.5
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11 (A), (B), (C), & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees - P PIC unable to locate employee health policy during inspection and unable to list illnesses. CDI - Health policy provided to manager during inspection.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for hand washing .-Pf Observed wiping cloth in hand sink basin dear drive through. CDI - wiping cloth removed.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed bathroom cleaner stored on top of beverage dispenser at drive through beside single service cup lids and above single service cup dispenser. CDI - cleaner relocated. REPEAT
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flies present at front counter area and at various locations through back of house.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee in kitchen preparing employee beverages wearing gloves with large watch on wrist
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed blue sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor behind front counter.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed various metal and plastic food pans stored as clean with water present. Air dry pans before stacking together.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed significant ice buildup and frozen drippage present from fan unit inside walk in freezer.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak from pipe at hot water heater with rusty water actively dripping and being contained by bucket on floor.

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Sep 11, 2019 A 97 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certification held by either PIC.
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to ketchup packets. Relocated. Observed McDonalds meal being stored in the hot box with the taco shells. Discarded.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed cleaner stored next to tea urn and sugar. Relocated.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed 2 boxes of utensils stored on the floor near the first drive thru window.

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Apr 8, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
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 a small plastic cup with no handles being stored in the rice container. CDI-The cup was removed.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed underneath the steam table. Have cleaned.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
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 cleaning needed to the floors behind the fryer units. Have cleaned. REPEAT.

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Jan 23, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a burned out light bulb in the hood vents system. Have replaced.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 cleaning needed to the floors under and behind the fryer units, and to the floor in the walk in freezer. Have cleaned. REPEAT.

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Dec 17, 2018 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed missing paper towels at the drive thru hand wash sink. CDI-Paper towels were supplied to the hand sink.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed two pans, and two utensils with food buildup stored on the clean equipment racks. CDI-All items were taken to the 3-compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thin probed thermometer onsite during the inspection. A VERIFICATION VISIT WILL BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE A THIN PROBED THERMOMETER HAS BEEN PURCHASED.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed to the floors of the walk in freezer, the inside of the chips hot holding box, the inside of the reach in cooler below the serve lines, and to the shelving below the frozen drink mixer. Needs cleaning. REPEAT.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 cleaning needed to the floors behind the fryers and hot well. Have cleaned.

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Jul 16, 2018 A 97 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed manager unable to provide their certified food protection manager. REPEAT.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed clean equipment on the sanitizer drain board that contained food buildup. CDI-All of the equipment stored there were sent back to the wash side for rewashing and the drainboard was properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a box of napkins being stored on the ground near the back drive thru. CDI-The box was placed onto the shelf.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed general cleaning needed to all equipment. Thorough cleaning is needed. REPEAT.

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Apr 9, 2018 A 97 · 6 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation.-PF Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during the inspection.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed an employee about to dump a cup of coffee into the hand sink at the drive thru. CDI-Stopped the employee before it could happen and instructed to use the prep or 3-compartment sink.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed no time stamps for the product placed out at 11am. CDI-The manager proper filled out the time sheet for the product on the front line.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed minor wet stacking on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed to the floors in the walk in cooler, and to the hot box shelving. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 minor cleaning to the floors especially under the dry storage shelving . Have cleaned.

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Jan 17, 2018 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Drive thru handsink did not have papertowels supplied and the soap dispenser was not working- cdi supplied and repaired during inspeciton.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
2-302.11 (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf Observed an employee handling containers of taco shells with fake painted finger nails- fingers were inside of container but not touching food. cdi- discussed with staff the glove requirement so they could implement today.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Some build up on walk in racks, back of brass looking rack, and rack at drive thru. Overall major improvement on cleaning, thank you.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed food heat bulbs not coated or shielded today. Lights were replaced but they were not the coated bulb.

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Oct 30, 2017 A 95.5 · 5 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certified food protection manager is onsite today.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed eggs and pico at >45F in the walk in cooler. Walk in thermometer was reading 50F. cdi. Products moved to the freezer and unit fell to 44F during visit.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Torn gasket on the 1 door lowboy. Thank you for repairing all of the other items.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Build up on walk in racks, udnerside of slushie and ice dispenser, rolling racks, sides of warming plate, and presses.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Light on warmer is beginning to peel.

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Aug 15, 2017 A 95 · 8 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified manager onsite today.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed <150ppm quat sanitizer in the 3 comp sink being used to santiize dishes- drained out and refilled with 200ppm quat. to correct.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed buckets of santizier at <150ppm. Refilled to correct.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a box of napkins and a box of to go boxes stored on the floor today. Also observed some boxes in use that appear to have been wet- store all food and single use supplies off of the floor, especially when mopping.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed sides of some containers cracked and the handle of the quesidilla cutter cracked and hard to clean. Observed the walk in cooler door not closing all of the way- repair. Observed a torn gasket on the 1 door lowboy. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Both cracks in the prep sink have been repaired well.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed chlorine test strips onsite but only quat santizer is in use and none of those test strips are onsite. VR within 10 days.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on walk in fan, walk in racks, exterior to all drink and slushie nozzles, gaps in the make line, and on drive thru racks.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 build up behind the fryers today. 6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed standing water on the floor today.

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Apr 25, 2017 A 95 · 8 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
Observed no one onsite today with a food saftey certification. Points will be deducted on the next inspection if this violation is cited as the 180 day grace period would have ended. 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
Observed cups stored in the handsink today- removed to correct. 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed all TCS items on the hot line at <135F today- all reheated to 165F or more during inspection(see chart). Unit was turned on to correct as well. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
Observed no time marked on the potato bites or hashbrown- back timed with marker to correct today. 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Observed drain flies in the dry goods area. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Repeat violation
Observed single use cups and lids stored in the front handsink- removed to correct. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
Observed a crack in the prep sink and a torn gasket on the low boy. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
Observed build up on ice dispenser at drive thru, outside of slushie nozzle, drive through rack and slushie rack, timer buttons. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. All items have been repaired that were listed on the transitional permit- full permit issued today.

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Feb 9, 2017 A 99 · 3 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Observed two santiizer buckets at 50ppm quat. Refilled to correct-maintain at 200-400ppm. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Observed a small amount of build up on the single use tray shelves. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed the prep sink cracked today- repair or replace so that it has no cracks and it is easy to clean. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.

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Nov 16, 2016 A 98 · 5 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite today. Points will not be deducted for this violation until 180 days after the transitional permit was issued. 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed dishes stored as clean that stilll had come food debris on them in the corners and along the lips of the pans. Sent back to be rewashed. Be sure to spot check these before storing them to airdry. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
Observed lettuce cooling on the line today- moved to the lower portion of the cooler where it wouldln't be exposed to warm air which slows that cooling process. 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
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed a few bags of chips/tortilla strips open on the dry goods shelf. Keep these in a closed container once they have been opened. 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - C
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed some build up on the walk in racks, rack at the fryers, on the sides of the line hot plate, ice dispenser and frozen drink dispenser. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TACO BELL #032747” or State ID 2060018678). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.