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Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

Tacos Dona Meda Wcid # 805

744 E Chatham St

Last inspected Apr 13, 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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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspection there wasn't a person in charge with the Food Protection Manager Certification. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager.

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 —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Speaker in handwash sink. Handwashing sinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected During Inspection - removed item from handwash sink.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 10, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Utensil laying in handwash sink. Handwashing sinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected During Inspection - removed item from handwash sink.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(D) Sani-bucket with wipes is cloudy. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. No points taken.

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, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 19, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspection there wasn't a person in charge with the Food Protection Manager Certification. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager.

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 —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Utensils stored in handwashing sink basin upon arrival for inspection. Handwashing sinks shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected During Inspection - PIC removed items from handwashing sink making it accessible.

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 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) Temperature control for safety; ready to eat foods; such as pico de gallo; lettuce; salsa; cooked chicken; cooked rice; etc. have not been properly date marked to indicate when the product was cooked or prepared. Temperature control for safety; ready to eat foods shall be dated if under refrigeration for more than 24 hours in order to determine the 7 day shelf life. Corrected During Inspection - Per PIC the facility's first day of operation was yesterday; therefore PIC was able to label products with the appropriate date mark at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC date marking requirements to ensure all TCS/RTE products are properly dated.

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
notedCode 6-304.11 Mechanical - Ventilation (C) Upon arrivalFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-304.11 Mechanical - Ventilation (C) Upon arrival; facility was in the process of reheating food items; but the hood system was not turned on. Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat; steam; condensation; vapors; odors; smoke; and fumes. Corrected During Inspection - PIC was able to turn hood on at time of inspection

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

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