Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

Tacos El Brito 2 (Wcid #948)

Name: Tacos El Brito 2 (Wcid #948)
Address: 744 E Chatham St, Wake County, NC

744 E Chatham St

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode Observation: Sewage was being dumped on the ground behind the mobile food unit. 5-402.13 SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other systemWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Sewage & wastewater properly disposed

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sewage was being dumped on the ground behind the mobile food unit. 5-402.13 SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system; including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles; waste retention tanks; pumps; pipes; hoses; and connections that are constructed; maintained; and operated according to LAW. P

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Certified food protection manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

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

majorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observation: No hand drying provisions were available at the handsink upon arrival. 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) CDI: Paper towels were placed at the handsink.

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.

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple foods in the reach in cooler are not being maintained at 41F or below. Examples: pork 54F; chicken 49F; chorizo 50F. 3-501.16 (A)(2) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P

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.

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notedCode —Other

Official wording

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Hot water heater was turned off upon arriving right after lunch rush. No hot water was available upon arrival. A water hose was ran to a speaket where the truck was serving and the mobile food unit was using water from this location instead of the commisary. 5-103.11 Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf CDI: Hot water heater was plugged in and hot water was available afterwards. 5-104.11 Provide an approved water source for use. -Pf

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

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Raw beef was stored above ready to eat foods in the reach in cooler. 3-302.11(A)(1) Packaged & Unpackaged Food SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw beef was stored above ready to eat foods in the reach in cooler. 3-302.11(A)(1) Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation; Packaging & Segregation (A)FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below; separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH; or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables; P and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; P (c) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (d) Frozen; commercially processed and packaged raw animal FOOD may be stored or displayed with or above frozen; commercially processed and packaged; ready-to-eat food. CDI: Ready to eat foods were moved above raw meats.

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

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notedCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Produce that was being cut was stored below the handwash sink. 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

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.

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

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: Employee drinks were stored with food to be served to customers on food contact surface. 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee drinks were stored with food to be served to customers on food contact surface. 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. CDI: Employee drinks were discarded.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

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

1 - Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode —Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple flies are in mobile food unit. 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf)

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 31, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11- Noted label missing on a working spray bottle of bleach. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. CDI- item relabeled.

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.

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notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C) - Observed a stack of Styrofoam To-go containers stored in a upright position. Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) - Observed a stack of Styrofoam To-go containers stored in a upright position. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI- Containers inverted.

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

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) - Noted cutting boards deeply scratched. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 31, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 25, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 5-103.11Other

Official wording

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector’s notes

5-103.11; Priority Foundation; At beginning of inspection; the truck did not have any water due to a malfunction in the water heater.- The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food establishment.- CDI; maintenance was called before my arrival; and the water was restored before I left.