A93.5

ITOT INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF TACOS

10734 MONROE RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031157

Latest gradeA (93.5)

Last inspectedOct 16, 2026

Inspections on record24

On record sinceDec 13, 2018

Score history

Dec 13, 2018Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 93.5 · 6 violations

Inspector comments: The MFU was observed without running water. The operator agreed to voluntarily cease operation until water service is restored. EHS instructed employees to submit photographic documentation verifying that running. Water has been restored at the hand washing sink and three comp sink. The unit must be verified to be in compliance before resuming operation, as directed by EHS.

#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed toddler on food truck.CDI MFU has voluntarily closed A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Employees prepping food with no running water. CDI MFU is going to voluntarily close.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.Observed stool in front of hand washing sink. CDI..Stool was moved 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food debris in hand washing sink.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several TCS items out of temp. CDI Truck is closing for the day 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp wiping cloth on prep table.

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5

Follow-up verification required

5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf No water on MFU.. MFU. Will voluntarily close. EHS will allow a video of running water and will come back out to inspect.

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Jun 24, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Facility will use TPHC for prep unit.EHS left filled out SOP

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handwashing sink blocked by cooler and bottled water. CDI items were moved during inspection.

#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 several Items above 41F please see temp chart. CDI put in RIC to quickly cool 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 .

#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 cooked bags of protein prepared pervious day without date. CDI dates were added during inspection 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 .

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Feb 6, 2026 A 99 · 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 chlorine sanitizer bleaching out test strip. CDI sanitizer was remade at the appropriate ppm

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.

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Aug 15, 2025 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#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 handsink with empty bottle and cup stored inside basin. CDI - PIC moved items to sink area for washing upon return to commissary.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of shredded cheese in RIC at 45F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cheese. 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 .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed bottle of cleaner stored on prep surface. CDI - PIC moved cleaner to storage area.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee without hair restraint. CDI - PIC had employee put on hat.

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Mar 14, 2025 A 97 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at commissary with MFU present.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.: Lettuce dicer with significant dried lettuce on cutting surface. CDI- removed from MFU and taken into commissary for cleaning. 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 −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 : Observed pulled chicken not dated in MFU reach-in. CDI- voluntarily discarded. 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: found beef and pork both dated 3/3 as prep date. CDI- voluntarily discarded. 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 .

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Dec 13, 2024 A 95.5 · 4 violations

#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf : PIC did not ensure water was accessible for hand washing on MFU. Cold water only ran from hand sink for less than 10 minutes, then all water ceased to flow from hand sink. CDI- MFU unit left site to return to commissary for filling. A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

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: Warm water never observed to be generated from hand sink. Upon entry, staff was prepping food. Proper hand washing did not occur prior to food prep. CDI- MFU left to return to commissary to fill water. REHS went to commissary to confirm hot water could be generated for hand washing. 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

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Water of 100.0 F never confirmed to flow from hand sink.

#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 pulled chicken, black beans, ground beef not date marked. PIC stated food was cooked 3 days previous. All food was 39.0 F in reach in. allowed to date. 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 .

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Aug 21, 2024 A 99 · details not yet loaded