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NameEL VALLE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address305 W JOHN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/19/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no written vomit and diarrheal plan present in facility. CDI by education. EHS emailed PIC copy of vomit and diarrhea plan. - 0 -
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler 1. CDI - PIC began reorganizing storage order during inspection. Storage order to go as follows: ready to eat foods, washed produce, unwashed produce, fish/seafood, pork, beef, chicken. - REPEAT - 1.5 - * Points remain the same due to being marked out for raw animal food storage on past inspection. Facility raw animal food storage was correct during inspection today. *
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed steamed vegetables, corn, cheese, pork, and burgers stored in prep top 1 holding 45-50F. PIC noted the lid was left off during lunch rush. CDI - Items moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Ambient temperature of holding at 40F. - REPEAT - 3 - * Facility has greatly improved in cold holding. Only cold holding violation noted during inspection were the items in one prep top. Continuous non-compliance in cold holding may result in an implementation of a risk control plan. *
33 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 Observed pico de gallo, lettuce, and diced tomatoes cooling tightly covered in various prep tops and coolers throughout facility. CDI - All items uncovered and moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. - 0.5 -
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tile cracked and hanging out of ceiling over frying station. - 0 -
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking. Observed employee drink stored on prep top next to sauce bottles and seasonings. CDI - Drink removed. - 0 - Inspector observed the addition of a walk-in constructed without approval from MCHD Environmental Health (EH). Immediately discontinue use of this walk-in until approval is granted from MCHD EH. To begin the request for approval, contact EH Plan Review by calling (980) 314-1620. Please also note this notice is not a guarantee of approval. An intent to suspend (I.T.S.) your permit has been issued (see also I.T.S. document) regarding the failure to receive approval for the addition of this walk-in.