A98.5
AZTECA AROMAS
1540 WEST BV, STE 109, Charlotte, NC 28208
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024367
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 23, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceMar 4, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Mar 4, 2025Higher is betterSep 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 23, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw beef on the same tray has hot dogs in the WIC. CDI PIC moved raw beef to the bottom shelf.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Feb 24, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS advised PIC to repair or remove broken RIC from the facility. PIC stated that it just needs Freon.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
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. Observed open employee drink on the prep table. CDI PIC moved drink.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed employee rinse her gloved hands at the prep sink. CDI EHS educated employee and she removed gloves and washed her hands at the 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 a wet wiping cloth on the prep table. CDI PIC moved cloth to sanitizer bucket.
Oct 10, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment is currently serving primarily as commissary for associated mobile food units (TACO GOURMENT #1, TACO GOURMENT #2, and TACO GOURMENT #3.) Current hours as commissary are Friday-Sunday, 7a to 10a.
EHS observed multiple dry wiping cloths and ethyl alcohol based spray sanitizer at prep tables. EHS reminded PIC of requirement for all in service mobile food units, as well as kitchen, to maintain a supply of approved food contact surface sanitizer, (I.E. lactic acid, chlorine, or QAC) corresponding test kit, and thin probe thermometer during hours of operation.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed one (1) tray with an unopened ROP side of beef held over unopened hot dogs in WIC. CDI - EHS reviewed storage order with PIC and changed altered storage order accordingly. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation due to improvement in storage conditions, fewer ready to eat foods were exposed to potential contamination and all food was stored within food safe containers.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one (1) unlabeled spray bottle beneath 3 compartment sink. PIC identified bottle as degreaser. CDI - EHS labeled bottle accordingly.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed one (1) of two grease bins with open lid. CDI - EHS closed lid prior to returning to interior premises.
Mar 4, 2025 A 96 · 7 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
Observed no food safety manager present. Facility has 210 days from permit issuance to comply.
#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2
Corrected during inspection
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
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
Observed employee handle tortillas with bare hands. CDI: tortillas discarded; gloves donned.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Observed grocery bags of raw chicken and other meats stored above fries, churros, and jalapeño poppers inside reach-in freezer. CDI: storage order corrected.
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed raw chicken and other meat stored in direct contact with grocery bags. CDI: meat removed and stored in zip lock bags.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .
Observed only a dial thick probe meat thermometer available for use.
VR within 10 days.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bag of rice stored on the floor of kitchen.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household blender and rice cooker in kitchen.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no strips for testing bleach sanitizer.
VR required in 10 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “AZTECA AROMAS” or State ID 2060024367). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.