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Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

Tacos El Calentano (Wcid #850)

10125 Division Dr

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 94.5

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 1, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode ObservationHandwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

Observation; No hot water was available upon arrival. employees were preparing food and had no hot water to wsh their hands. 2-301.12 FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms using the following cleaning procedure: P (1) Rinse under clean; running warm water; (2) Apply a cleaning compound; (3) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails and creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms; finger tips; and areas between the fingers; (4) Thoroughly rinse under clean; running warm water; and (5) Dry hands and arms using paper towels or a hand drying device CDI: Hot water heater was turned on.

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 Observation: Multiple meats in the bottom of the reach in cooler were cooked 9/30/26 and at 10am on 10/1/26 none of them are at 41F yet. Examples: steak 60FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple meats in the bottom of the reach in cooler were cooked 9/30/26 and at 10am on 10/1/26 none of them are at 41F yet. Examples: steak 60F; pork 54F. 3-501.14(A) Cooked TCS FOOD shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 135F to 41F or less within a total of 6 hours. P CDI: Meats were discarded.

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 Observation: Ready to eat meats and veggies are not date marked and have been held for more than 24 hours. 3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat TCS foodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ready to eat meats and veggies are not date marked and have been held for more than 24 hours. 3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat TCS food; date marking - Pf Except for shellstock; refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TCS FOOD prepared in house or opened from a commercial container (except deli salads; hard cheeses; cultured dairy; preserved fish; and cured/fermented meats) and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly identified using a date marking system to indicate the day by which the FOOD shall be served or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation or open date shall be counted as Day 1. CDI: Items were discarded.

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 —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Meats are placed in large batrches to cool and are not meeting requirements. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) CDI: All items have been discarded and PIC has been told how to cool correctly.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 22, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode —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
notedCode Opened employee beverage was stored beside food contact surfaces. 2-401.11 (A) Except when drinking from a closed beverage containerEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Opened employee beverage was stored beside food contact surfaces. 2-401.11 (A) Except when drinking from a closed beverage container; 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 drink was removed.

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, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: Utensil container has debris in the bottom of container. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Utensil container has debris in the bottom of container. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C)

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 16, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Obseration: Employee washed hands off in a pot full of water then placed gloves on to work with food. Employee rinsed hands offHandwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

Obseration: Employee washed hands off in a pot full of water then placed gloves on to work with food. Employee rinsed hands off; did not use soap and placed gloves on to work with food. 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) CDI: SPoke to owner about handwashing procedures and each employee washed hands correctly.

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 Observation: Rice was holding at 110FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Rice was holding at 110F; and chicken was holding at 120F in hot hold unit. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P CDI: Foods were reheated and placed back in hot hold 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
notedCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Onions were stored on the floor of the truck. Cooked chorizzo was stored with dirty dishes by ware wash 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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 29, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-301.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed

Inspector’s notes

3-301.11; Employee's shall minimize bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Staff person onsite handled cooked tortillas with bare hands at time of inspection. Staff should wear food service gloves during the handling and preparation of ready to eat food items. Staff donned gloves for food service prior to the end of inspection.

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
minorCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Utensils in food prep. areas shall be cleaned and sanitized between use. Food crumbs of cooked rice were present on knife placed back in container with cleaned utensils. Utensils should be washed rinsed and sanitized between uses and be clear of food debris or residue. Manager removed knife and placed in the dish wash sink for cleaning and sanitizing.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 26, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source

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