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NameEL VALLE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address305 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/5/2015
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation.-PF Manager was not certified in food protection. PIC with certification was not present.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No r4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P Observed biofilm inside top of ice machine. Gave instruction for 3-step cleaning process.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed tamale in reachin which were 52 F. These were reportedly inadvertantly left out overnight and refrigerated early morning. Product was discarded. Observed individually portioned raw beef above chill line of container on make table at greater than 45 F. Beef was discarded.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed pre made disinfectant properly labeled. Use only approved sanitizer at proper concentration for use on food contact surfaces.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Observed torn gasket on upright refrigerator. 2 make table units are holding temperatures marginally at 45 F at lowest thermostat adjustment. Units should be serviced so food temperatures can be maintained during high use times. Threshold of walkin is worn.