A98.5
TAQUERIA EL TRI NUEVO
11112 S TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28273
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031716
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedAug 12, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceDec 10, 2024
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Dec 10, 2024Higher is betterAug 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 12, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P
Observed spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer above 200ppm. CDI - PIC poured out majority of bottle and filled remaining solution in bottle with water. Correct concentration was observed.
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled as such. CDI - PIC labeled bottle with name of solution. - 1 -
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Observed lower shelf of prep table rusted/corroded. Repair shelf to provide for smooth, easily cleanable surface. - 0.5 -
Mar 18, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at 1901 Milton RD - Impact Tire parking lot
EHS reminded PIC that food manager certification will expire on 8/25/2026.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 5, 2025 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.
Observed no hot water available. Per owner (telephone call), heating element burnt out and is scheduled to be replaced this afternoon. A VR will be conducted within 3 days to verify repair. - 1 -
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 multiple Pans of cooked animal foods and rice not date marked. PIC stated food made yesterday.
CDI - PIC was allowed to date mark items. Further date marking violations in the future could result the undated items being discarded. - 1.5 -
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P
Observed spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer above 200ppm (test strip bleached out). CDI - PIC poured out majority of bottle and filled remaining solution in bottle with water. Correct concentration was observed.
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled as such. CDI - PIC labeled bottle with name of solution. - 1 -
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Follow-up verification required
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf
Observed no hot water available at time of inspection. Per owner, heating element was broken and being replaced this afternoon. A VR will be conducted within 10 days to verify repair.
Jul 28, 2025 A 96 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit is suspended until cold holding units can hold TCS foods at 41F or below during operational hours.
#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 no paper towels at handwashing sink. CDI - PIC supplied drink napkins for hand drying. - 1 -
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed TCS foods in prep unit, Reach in and upright refrigerator holding between 45 - 57F. Mobile food unit has no additional cold holding units. Unit began operation at 10:00am. Permit is suspended until units are able to hold TCS foods to a temperature of 41F or below during operational hours. Food will be voluntarily discarded. - 3 -
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 .
Apr 10, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
Observed beef in container on grill below 135F. PIC stated that meat had been on grill for 30 minutes. CDI - PIC turned grill up and reheated beef to 177F. - 1.5 -
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 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed TCS foods in prep unit holding between 42-45F. Items were moved to lowboy unit to cool. A VR will be conducted within 3 days to verify holding temperature of unit. - 1.5 -
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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment.
No ambient air thermometers were observed in any cold holding units.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed handle on upright refrigerator broken. Repair.
Dec 10, 2024 A 97 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Observed mobile food unit on blocks, possibly just for leveling. However, device used to lock wheels observed hanging on front bumper.
Ownership must remember that mobile food unit must return to its commissary every day that it operates to resupply with food, clean utensils, and freshwater. Observations of failure to visit commissary every day worked will result in intent to suspend permit.
Ownership must mark mobile food unit to indicate the correct name so that inspectors are inspecting the intended mobile food unit. Currently permitted as TaqueriaEL TRI NUEVO The sticker on the outside of the truck says Taqueria L TRI II
Correct as soon as possible.
#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 cutting board and cloth stored on hand sink CDI removed
#15 · Food separated & protected
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 PI C Pl., Sproll chicken back in low boy above cooked foods CDI re-organized to the bottom
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf observe multiple Pans of cookED animal foods not date marked. PIC stated food made yesterday. CDI date Marked
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple metal pans stored, inverted on top of hood and cutting board stored ON hand sink.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TAQUERIA EL TRI NUEVO” or State ID 2060031716). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.