A100
EL RINCON DEL TACO
4431 BROOKSHIRE BV, Charlotte, NC 28216
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031726
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedAug 21, 2025
Inspections on record3
On record sinceFeb 5, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Feb 5, 2025Higher is betterAug 21, 2025
Inspections & violations
Aug 21, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at commissary 4431 Brookshire Blvd
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 29, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at construction site, 111616 Hambright Drive.
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
TCS foods shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41F or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature. P Raw meats prepared this morning above 41F.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Lids on containers of meats above 41F. Lids removed to finish cooling.
Feb 5, 2025 A 97 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at construction site off of Hambright Rd. and 11209 Statesville Rd, HUNTERSVILLE down the road from the 23x IRACING facility.
#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 no paper towels at handsink. CDI: paper towels provided.
#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
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 .
Observed cooked mole, pork chops, beef, and Greek chicken held in steam well < 135F (see temp chart). CDI: all items reheated on flat top grill at stove to 165F and above.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
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 .
Observed plastic containers of salsa verde and red sauce stored in flip top > 41F (see temp chart). CDI: removed and stored inside upright stand up cooler to rapid cool with lids removed.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed soiled cloths stored on counter.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 to go trays to on floor of MFU. CDI: removed
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips available for testing chlorine sanitizer.
VR in 10 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EL RINCON DEL TACO” or State ID 2060031726). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.