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LADYBIRD TACO
1524 EAST BV., Charlotte, NC 28203
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111767
Latest gradeA (94)
Last inspectedOct 27, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceOct 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 27, 2026 A 94 · 11 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed food employee wash hands and immediately rec contaminate on handles. CDI coaching of PIC.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
#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 hand being used to store utensils. CDI removed.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P observed Food employees consistently restoring their gloves on soiled, wiping claws on the prep line. CDI conversation and coaching for PIC and Food employees.
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooling chicken at room temperature on ice bath at 120°. Re-tempt after 20 minutes at 118°. Failing to meet 32.5° rate drop per hour in order to make 135 to 70° CDI process interrupted to promote faster cooling. Removed from ice bath at kitchen room temperature and placed in walk-in cooler.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P observed cooked chicken on steam table as well as cooked sweet potatoes and rice pot held in cabinet under 135. CDI removed for reheat.
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
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed pico sliced cheese and cut leafy greens cold hell above 41° and prep unit CDI placed on temporary TPHC for discard
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 facility trying to call too many foods at room temperature. Ice ones and small ice baths not successful today procedures changed in order to save the product to faster methods using the walk-in cooler.
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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
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 two containers of food solutions unlabeled.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed a couple of House flies flying around in the kitchen.
#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 multiple dry, wiping claws that were so soiled and stored on cutting boards CDI remove removed.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. observed speakers, chargers and cell phones stored on food prep surfaces, or above them while food is present. Additionally designated employee beverage areas have been established yet to try cannot contain a spill that are off to use of bus tub
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LADYBIRD TACO” or State ID 20600111767). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.