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NameEL VALLE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address305 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/12/2016
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed shrimp stored below raw beef ion the walk in cooler. CDI-The shrimp was moved to another shelf. REPEAT.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed guacamole cooling with tightly covered wrapping. CDI-The container was vented to allow for proper heat transfer. REPEAT.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. CDI-The cloths were moved to a sanitizer bucket. 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 one sanitizer bucket with sanitizer below 50ppm. CDI-More bleach was added to the bucket. All other sanitizer buckets met the requirements.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several pans stacked wet on the clean storage rack. CDI-The pans were brought back for rewashing and sanitizing and for proper air drying.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed box of napkins stored on the floor next to the mens restroom.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving unit used to dry equipment beginning to rust. Replace. Observed several burned out light bulbs at the dish washing area. Have replaced.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed faucet leaking at the prep sink. Manager stated that a plumber has been called and will be out by the end of this week.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed base boards upon entrance to the walk in cooler in poor repair. Have repaired. Observed missing base board tile at end of middle wall. Have repaired.