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NameEL VALLE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address305 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/3/2019
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 No No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C No one present at time of inspection that holds a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - C Prevent employees from drinking and eating in non-desginated areas. Dish washer was observed drinking from employee beverage and placing beverage on top of dish machine with clean dishes.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Multiple pans of shredded chicken prepared day before inspection found at 47F in walk-in cooler. Refrideration for cooler was serviced during inspection. Refrain from using walk-in cooler until holding at proper temperatures. CDI. Chicken was discarded.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Multiple foods in walk-in cooler and flip top unit were observed above 41F (see chart above). Walk-in cooler was holding at 43F ambient air. All TCS foods were voluntarily discarded by PIC. Inspector will return to verfiy cooler is holding temperature.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Consumer advisory reminder is present on menus, but items that may be undercooked are not denoted on menus. Inspector will return to verify menus have been updated.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf One clear bottle of degreaser found bearing no labeling. CDI. Container labeled.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 Shredded chicken is being cooled in dense pans that are tightly covered. Ensure to loosely/uncover foods until effectively cooled to allow for heat transfer. It is recommended to use shallow portions and ice baths with frequent stirring. CDI. Items were voluntarily discarded and education provided.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Pans and other dishes are being stackd wet and well as towel dried. Allow for air drying.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Walk-in cooler not holding adequately. Flip top unit for tacos has bottom half leaking. Foods were removed from standing water. Ensure all equipment is in good repair.