A97

SUPERMERCADO EL MARIACHI

6301 N TRYON ST, STE 101, Charlotte, NC 28213

Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031371

Latest gradeA (97)

Last inspectedOct 10, 2026

Inspections on record11

On record sinceAug 14, 2021

Score history

Aug 14, 2021Higher is betterOct 10, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 10, 2026 A 97 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Facility was operating food truck with no water due to the battery of the generator being dead. EHS explained that water must be available to operate the mobile food unit. Food truck permit will be immediately suspended if observed operating with no water/power. EHS also spoke with PIC about food cooked on food truck, the point of sale must be from the food truck and not served through the restaurant.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Facility could not provide written vomit and diarrhea clean-up procedures during the inspection. CDI - EHS provided copy. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 Battery for food truck generator was dead at the arrival of the EHS. With no generator the water, cold holding equipment will not work. Food employee working with food with no means to wash hands before engaging in food preparation. CDI - Generator battery was charged during the inspection, food employee washed hand s properly and facility allowed to remain open.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap at the hand sink. CDI - Hand soap was placed at the hand sink.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 2 vent covers removed from the ventilation hood on the MFU. Observed all 3 lights out at the ventilation hood.

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Feb 28, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Facility could not provide written procedures for vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedures for the MFU. CDI - EHS provided written procedures. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 cook on the grill cooking while using torn and damaged gloves exposing most of hand. CDI - Food employee washed hands and donned new gloves.

#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 chicken stored on the floor near the grill. CDI - Container of chicken put on crate to remove from the floor.

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Oct 25, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: EHS reminded PIC that the facility is not allowed to use the MFU as an extension of the kitchen. Items prepared on the MFU should be sold from the Mobile food unit, not brought into the kitchen and served inside the dining area.

#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 4 raw whole chickens in container held above 41F. CDI - Chicken was immediately placed on the grill to begin cooking process. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed safety glasses and face mask stored on prep surface inside the MFU. CDI - Items were removed.

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Jun 28, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Facility is not allowed to use the MFU as an extension of the kitchen. Items prepared on the MFU should be sold from the Mobile food unit.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door open at arrival to food truck.

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Corrected during inspection

5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf Observed low pressure at the 3 compartment sink when arriving on MFU. CDI - PIC and employee provided water pressure before the end of the inspection.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed significant leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink and a leak in the underneath piping of the 3 compartment sink. Observed leak at hand sink faucet.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors inside the MFU in need of cleaning. Observed charcoal remnants throughout the food truck.

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Feb 15, 2025 A 98 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: At next inspection PIC should have hole in the floor of the MFU repaired.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Establishment could not provide vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedures. CDI - EHS provided written procedures. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 raw chicken stored on the floor beside the grill/smoker. CDI - Chicken was removed from the floor.

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

5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed hot water heater malfunction. Peak water temperature observed at 45F during the inspection. 10 day verification visit required.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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 large hole in the floor of the Mobile food unit. PIC stated it is used for draining when cleaning and should be covered when not in use.

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Oct 30, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection was conducted at the commissary.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

Corrected during inspection

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . No thermometer was present on the MFU. CDI - Thermometer was retrieved from the commissary and placed on the Mobile food unit.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

Repeat violation

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. -REPEAT- Observed 3 comp sink, cold holding equipment, and cooking equipment with dirt and food debris build up.

#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 large whole in the floor of the Mobile food unit. PIC stated it is used for draining when cleaning and should be covered when no in use.

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Oct 16, 2023 A 97 · details not yet loaded