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NameEL VALLE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address305 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/2/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed raw eggs directly above cheese in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC relocated cheese. Do not store raw animal products above other foods. REPEAT - 1.5 points
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Can opener with significant buildup on blade area. CDI - PIC removed to dish area for cleaning. 0 points
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and raw shrimp stored above 41f in cold drawers under grill. Grill drawer appears zoned with products on left side of unit at 41f and products on right elevated. PIC removed TCS foods from drawer to alternate cooler as items placed into unit less than 2 hours prior. PIC had service technician on site for repair during inspection. Return visit required to evaluate cold holding in unit. REPEAT - 3 points
40 0.50 Washing fruits and vegetables No Yes No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee cutting avocados with stickers still on them. Wash produce and remove any stickers or labels before use. REPEAT -0.5 points
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - P. Observed pre-rinse hose at 3 part sink extending down beyond the flood plane of the sink and into the compartments creating a potential cross connection. Repair hose to ensure it does not extend into the flood plane of the sink. Return visit required. - 1 point
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. Walk in cooler floor with significant damage, low grout lines in back of house and various other areas of flooring in back of house areas need repair. -0 points