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NameEL VALLE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address305 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/3/2017
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed large pan of refried beans in the walk in cooler at 44F date marked Thursday that should have been discarded no later than the end of day on Sunday still in use today. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -1.5-
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested metal pans on the drying shelf of the dish pit. -1- REPEAT
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed buildup in the bottom of drawers used to stored to-go eating utensils. -0-
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - P Provide an air gap between the end of the effluent pipe and the drain at the required size. Observed direct plumbed drain connecting the effluent pipes of the 3-comp sink, dish machine and bar 4-comp sink. VR no later than 10/13/2017. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed can wash outside backflowing into the basin and water not draining. -0-
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open door on the outside dumpster. -0-