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A97.5

TAQUERIA DON FILY

1636 N SARDIS RD, STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28270
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031857
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedOct 8, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceApr 10, 2026

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 Apr 10, 2026: 97Oct 8, 2026: 97.5
Apr 10, 2026Higher is betterOct 8, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 8, 2026 A 97.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at 10731 Park Rd. (Parking lot of Firestone Auto)
#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 certified food protection manager present during inspection. A CFPM shall be present during all hours of operation. Points not taken due to MFU still within 210 day period since permit issued.
#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 all items being held in hot holding counter unit below 135F. See temp chart. CDI: Employee reheated all items to above 165F as they were in unit for approximately one hour.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
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 a container of hot dogs and a container of sliced ham being stored at 43F in prep reach in cooler. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Repeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bucket containing raw onions being stored on floor of MFU. Store food items at least 6 inches above the floor. REPEAT.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee handling food without the use of a head cover. Use head covers to prevent potential contamination of food.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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 a porous piece of plywood being used to store bags of bread and utensils near 3 compartment sink. Remove plywood board from MFU as it is not smooth and easily cleanable and absorbant.

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Apr 10, 2026 A 97 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed in Pineville across the street from atrium Health in the Firestone parking lot
#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 multiple raw proteins, stored above bottled beverages in reach in refrigerator. CDI reorganized 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 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 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 . 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce prepared yesterday with no date mark on it today. CDI allowed to date Mark. 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 .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed multiple cases of bottle, beverages stored on the floor and a cooler on the floor that has tortillas inside. Ensure food not stored on floor.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
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 a single soiled, dry, wiping cloth stored on the cutting board. CDI remove

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TAQUERIA DON FILY” or State ID 2060031857). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.