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G's Tacos #2 (Wcid #964)

2161 S Wilmington St

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 14, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) CorePermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Core; No one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager.- The person in charge sha l be a certified food protection manager and be present at a l times of preparation and service. PIC showed up late and had an expired certificate. Repeat.

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
notedCode 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)- Upon arrivalHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)- Upon arrival; noted several utensils stored inside handwashing sink. Keep handwashing sinks clear at all times for handwashing. CDI- Items removed from handwashing.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Noted sliced of pork loin were measuring at 83 F while hot holding on a spit roast. According to PIC noted pork was cooked within the last 2 hours. Maintain TCS items at 135 F for hot holding. CDI- Items reheated on the grill.

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
majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices- Facility missing thin probe food thermometer to measure food temperature with. (A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. Pf (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. Verification required by July 24th.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; Flies in kitchen. Seek more aggressive controls. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C)- Noted back entrance left opened to MFU during time of inspection. Keep door closed to prevent pest entrance.

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, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 25, 2025

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) CorePermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Core; No one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager.- The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager and be present at all times of preparation and service. PIC showed up late and had an expired certificate. Repeat.

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
notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple items (see chart above) were above 41 degrees F. TCS foods stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- CDI; ice was placed onto food to get temperature down. Items will be required to be discarded next inspection is cold holding does not improve. Repeat.

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 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Quat sanitizer 500ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer at correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Corrected to 300ppm.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; Flies in kitchen. Seek more aggressive controls.

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
notedCode 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -PfCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf; No test strips to test Quat sanitizer on MFU. CDI: PIC had test strips brought prior to REHS departure.

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 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 4, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) CorePermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Core; No one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager.- The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager and be present at all times of preparation and service.- PIC had to leave due to family emergency.

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
notedCode 3-302.11 (A)(2) PriorityOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 (A)(2) Priority; Observed raw eggs being stored directly above ready to eat foods.- Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef; fish; lamb; pork; and poultry during storage; preparation; holding; and display by final cooking temperature.- CDI; eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple items (see chart above) were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- CDI; ice was placed onto food to get temperature down. Please turn the unit temperature down in the prep unit.- THIS IS A REPEAT ITEM. IF ON NEXT INSPECTION FULL (3) POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED.

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 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Multiple items such as cooked beef; pork; opened hot dogs; and salsas did not have a date.-Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs.- CDI; items were date marked during inspection.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 28, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple items (see chart above) were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- CDI; ice was placed onto food to get temperature down. Please turn the unit temperature down in the prep unit.

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 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Observed one container of onions being stored on the floor in a crate.- Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches above the floor.- Please store onions off the floor.

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, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

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