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Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

El Fogoncito Oaxaqueno (Wcid #976)

160 Sommerville Park Rd

Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.14(A)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14(A); Priority; Beef/steak cooling from commissary in flip top cooler; at 76F and 100F respectively. PIC states these meats were cooked and cooled around 8am in the commissary; then placed on the mobile food unit. Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. CDI- Foods voluntarily discarded from cooler. Reminded the PIC of the permit condition; "Any bulk cooling must be done in the commissary refrigerator."

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Steak/beef cooling in prep cooler in tightly covered containers. Do not cool bulk meats on the mobile food unit as discussed above. When cooling; 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. Dicsused proper cooling methods to use at the commissary before placing cooked meats on the truck; i.e. utilize commissary freezer; small portions/sheet pans; etc to get food to 41F before placing for service. Or; cook and maintain 135F on truck in additional commercial steam table.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15; Core; Back service doors ajar. PIC states to allow cool air in. Consider alternative cooling for truck i.e. fans; AC unit; screens for back door; etc to protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 14, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: In use wiping clothes were not stored in a sanitizer between use. CDI: Sanitizer bucket filled and wiping clothes placed in bucket. 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: In use wiping clothes were not stored in a sanitizer between use. CDI: Sanitizer bucket filled and wiping clothes placed in bucket. 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) (B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode —Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Stickers were still affixed to the surface of the avocado that was being used for production. Ensure that labels are removed before rinsing all fruits/vegetables. 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C) Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The gasket on the prep refrigerator is in poor repair. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) All equipment must be maintained in good repair.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 12, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode Observation: Cooked peppers stored on flat top at 102F. CDI: Discussed with operator and a TPHC is to be implemented for this product. Product had only been on flat top for 2 hours when temperature was identified. Operator to discard product by 2:30PM.3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Cooked peppers stored on flat top at 102F. CDI: Discussed with operator and a TPHC is to be implemented for this product. Product had only been on flat top for 2 hours when temperature was identified. Operator to discard product by 2:30PM.3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; A) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (1) At 57oC (135oF) or above

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode Observation: The bamboo cutting board is not approved for food contact surface as a cutting board. Eliminate the use of this cutting board.4-101.17Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The bamboo cutting board is not approved for food contact surface as a cutting board. Eliminate the use of this cutting board.4-101.17; Core; B) Hard maple or an equivalently hard; close-grained wood may be used for: (1) Cutting boards; cutting blocks; bakers' tables; and UTENSILS such as rolling pins; doughnut dowels; salad bowls; and chopsticks;

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 13, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 2-103.11 (A) - (P)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PIC Present; demonstrates knowledge; & performs duties

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11 (A) - (P); Priority Foundation; Observed a child in the Mobile Food Unit at the start of the inspection. The person in charge shall ensure that persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation; food storage; or warewashing areas. CDI- Owner was informed of requirement.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Grilled onions (97F) and grilled jalapenos (118F) holding on grill at incorrect temperatures. TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above for hot holding. CDI- Foods were reheated to a temperature above 165F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 3-304.13Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-304.13; Core; Linen covering bowl of masa dough is coming in contact with food product. Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and the linens and napkins are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. EHS discussed approved material for this use.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

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