A98.5

CARNICERIA Y TAQUERIA JALISCO RESTAURANT

6127 ALBEMARLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28212

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060016748

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 26, 2026

Inspections on record46

On record sinceAug 16, 2013

Score history

Jun 10, 2015Higher is betterOct 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 26, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a presence of dead insects in the bathrooms. Remove from facility.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk-in cooler door and freezer door in need of repair. REPEAT. 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed hand sinks, 3-compartment sink and prep sink in need of sealant. REPEAT.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 employee beverages and food stored on the top rack of several shelves in the walk-in cooler. Ensure all employee food and beverages have a designated area stored away from prepped food to prevent contamination. CDI- PIC relocated all employee items to the bottom shelf in the WIC.

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Apr 22, 2026 A 95.5 · 6 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed buildup and a hair on cutting board. Observed knife with residue and debris stored on line as clean. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. CDI - PIC put at 3-comp sink for cleaning. -Repeat For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

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). Observed multiple items opened, cut, prepared yesterday or day before with no date mark. CDI PIC date marked all items. Ensure there is a consistent date marking system. 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 .

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

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 single use forks being held in container with dust and debris in contact with food contact surface of forks. CDI Items were discarded and container was cleaned.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed doors to both walk in and freezer damaged and in need of repair. Repair. REPEAT -1- 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed no sealant on hand sink, prep sink or three comp sink. Repeat

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed peeling paint on walls around back door.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

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Jan 29, 2026 A 96 · 5 violations

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

Corrected during inspection

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed open bucket of lard with growth spots on surface. CDI, PIC voluntarily discarded.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed buildup on cutting board, tooth of can opener and other food contact surfaces. Observed knife with residue and debris stored on line as clean. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. CDI - PIC put at 3-comp sink for cleaning. -Repeat For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed hotdogs with date mark of 1/21/26, beef with date mark of 10/25 (PIC stated it was placed in freezer then, and taken out yesterday), cut tomatoes, queso fresco, and cooked jalapeños with not date mark that were cooked the day before. Hot dogs voluntarily discarded and other items date marked. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed small bowl being used as a scoop for cut raw jalapeños.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

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Oct 8, 2025 A 96.5 · 6 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification today. Make sure there is at least one e person in facility has CFPM certification. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed buildup on cutting board, tooth of can opener and other food contact surfaces. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. CDI - PIC put at 3-comp sink for cleaning. -1.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

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. Observed no date marking on two packs of hot dogs. CDI - PIC date marked and EHS explained why date marking was necessary for RTE foods. -0- 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 .

#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 food employee with long hair working with exposed food without hair restraint. -0-

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed white trays used for raw meat washed and reused. CDI - Trays discarded. -0-

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed steam buffet table not functioning, No TCS foods inside. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. Observed doors to both walk in and freezer damaged and in need of repair. Observed two of three lights out under hood. Repair. REPEAT -1- 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed damaged plastic spatulas. Replace.

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Jun 3, 2025 A 97 · 5 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed food employee in facility for about three weeks that has not been trained for Employee Health. CDI - Staff trained today. EHS discussed with PIC methods of meeting training requirements, such as training log, signing form 1-B, etc. -1- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw marinated chicken in a single pan stored on box directly above raw pork. CDI - Storage order corrected. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Observed repackaged grab and go containers of food at serving line without labels. Per PIC, labels are out of stock in the facility, but will be placed on food when new labels cone in with next order. VR no later than 06/13/2025 to ensure all grab an go items have labels with required information. -1-

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed cut lettuce stored in water at serving line. This product come in whole. Make sure ice/water drains away from food, especially if the food come into facility without ice or water. -0-

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed display case not functioning, no TCS foods inside. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. Observed doors to both walk in and freezer damaged and in need of repair. REPEAT -1-

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Dec 3, 2024 A 96 · 4 violations

#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 Chorizo stored above chill line in prep top from yesterday. Chorizo discarded. 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 .

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

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. Containers of breading/ground crackers lacked labels. Labels added.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. -Observed wall and baseboard damage along the walls of the back kitchen. Observed baseboards of walls peeling back and separating from wall. Repeat.

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Sep 4, 2024 A 96.5 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf-REPEAT- Observed handsink in ice cream service area without soap. -CDI- PIC supplied soap to the handsink.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed cut lettuce in flip top with expire date mark (discard day of 8/28). Observed container of homemade salsa and cooked cactus in lowboy unit lacking date marks. -PIC voluntarily discarded the items. 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 container of homemade green salsa in lowboy unit lacking a date mark. Observed queso fresco and shredded mozzarella in flip top lacking date marks. Observed cooked shrimp in WIC lacking a date mark. PIC knew when items were originally prepped. -CDI- PIC correctly date marked the items. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. -Observed multiple flies throughout kitchen.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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Jun 24, 2024 A 96 · 7 violations

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

Repeat violation

2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. - REPEAT- 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 employee open cup drink and food stored on top of hot well. CDI- PIC moved items away from area.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed men restroom hand sink without soap. CDI- PIC provided.

#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 cut lettuce, cut cheese, shredded cheese, pork, and chorizo above 41F in the flip top. CDI- PIC was able to quickly cool items since they had been in temp within the past hour. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P - Observed first aid supply stored in with dry good items. CDI- PIC relocated the first aid supply.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1

Repeat violation

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - REPEAT- Observed several wet cloths on prep tops throughout the facility in between use not in sanitizer.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Corrected during inspection

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. - Observed mens restroom handsink without a trash can. CDI- PIC provided.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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Dec 15, 2023 A 93.5 · 8 violations

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use

Corrected during inspection

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. - REPEAT- Observed hand sink near ice cream not reach 100F. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed back hand sink with soiled cloths inside. CDI- PIC removed the cloths.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf REPEAT- 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- REPEAT- Observed cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, sliced queso, green salsa, and red salsa in the prep unit without dates. PIC stated all items were dated in walk in cooler from a previous day. CDI- PIC was able to properly date mark the items. NOTE: An improvement has been noted from last inspection. Items were properly dated from a larger batch just no transfer of date. No permit action or RCP needed. However, If the violation occurs again permit action and/or a RCP may be issued/encouraged. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#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 a bucket of bleach in use without a label. CDI- PIC labeled bucket.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed several dead insects throughout the back kitchen area near back door and restroom.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Repeat violation

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - REPEAT- Observed several wet cloths on prep tops throughout the facility in between use not in sanitizer.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -REPEAT- Observed shelving throughout the walk in and utensil storage starting to rust. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed cutting boards in need of replacement due to deep cuts and grooves. -REPEAT-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. -REPEAT- Observed wall damage, baseboard damage and absent molding on doors throughout the kitchen. Observed wall near walk in damage, repair as needed. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. -REPEAT- Observed back prep area ceiling tiles made of absorbent material.

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