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Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

Taqueria Los Patrones (Wcid #1078)

160 Sommerville Park Rd

Last inspected Aug 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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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 14, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.12 Cleaning ProcedureHandwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure; Employee was observed washing hands; then turning the handwashing sink off with bare hands. After the cleaning procedure; employees shall prevent re contamination of the hands and avoid bare hands contact with faucet levers. CDI- Employee was educated on this matter.

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 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; Live fly was present in the MFU around food items during the inspection. The premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.

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 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C); Employee was observed preparing food while wearing bracelet. Other than a plain wedding band; employees may not wear jewelry on their fingers or wrists while preparing food.

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
notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C); Wet wiping cloths were being held in soap (not sanitizer) during the inspection. Between uses; wet or moist wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizer at an appropriate concentration.

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, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 5, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C); PIC did not have food protection manager certification. At all times; an employee present in the establishment shall have food protection manager certification from an ANSI approved program. Establishment has 210 day since the permit was issued until deductions are taken.

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 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C); Employee was observed preparing food while wearing several pieces of jewelry on their wrists. Other than a plain wedding band; employees may not wear jewelry on their fingers or wrists while preparing food.

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
notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C); Wet wiping cloth was left on preparation table during the inspection. Between uses; wet or moist wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizer at an appropriate concentration.

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
notedCode 4-903.11 (A) and (C) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C); Single service food containers were being stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards. Single service utensils shall be stored with their food/mouth contact surfaces face down to prevent potential contamination.

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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

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