A97.5
TAQUERIA DON FILY
1636 N SARDIS RD, STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28270
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031857
New permit · first inspected Apr 2026. Earlier inspections may be listed under a previous permit if the business changed owners or remodeled.
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedOct 8, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceApr 10, 2026
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Apr 10, 2026Higher is betterOct 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 8, 2026 A 97.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at 10731 Park Rd. (Parking lot of Firestone Auto)
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed no certified food protection manager present during inspection. A CFPM shall be present during all hours of operation. Points not taken due to MFU still within 210 day period since permit issued.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed all items being held in hot holding counter unit below 135F. See temp chart. CDI: Employee reheated all items to above 165F as they were in unit for approximately one hour.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed a container of hot dogs and a container of sliced ham being stored at 43F in prep reach in cooler. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Repeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bucket containing raw onions being stored on floor of MFU. Store food items at least 6 inches above the floor. REPEAT.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee handling food without the use of a head cover. Use head covers to prevent potential contamination of food.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed a porous piece of plywood being used to store bags of bread and utensils near 3 compartment sink. Remove plywood board from MFU as it is not smooth and easily cleanable and absorbant.
Apr 10, 2026 A 97 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed in Pineville across the street from atrium Health in the Firestone parking lot
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P observed multiple raw proteins, stored above bottled beverages in reach in refrigerator. CDI reorganized
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce prepared yesterday with no date mark on it today. CDI allowed to date Mark.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed multiple cases of bottle, beverages stored on the floor and a cooler on the floor that has tortillas inside. Ensure food not stored on floor.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. observed a single soiled, dry, wiping cloth stored on the cutting board. CDI remove
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TAQUERIA DON FILY” or State ID 2060031857). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.