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NameEL AHORRO DBA THE MANGO PEEL
Address1019 NORTH BRIDGE STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
ELKIN NC 28621
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountySurry
Inspection Date 6/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsNew air vents/air conditioning units recommended at main cook line and side stove top areas.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P -- Observed whole raw pig being stored over a small container of raw chicken in the market reach in cooler. Arrange each type of food in equipment according to minimum internal cooking temperatures, storing those foods with higher final cooking temperatures below foods with lower final cooking temperatures so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. The raw chicken was relocated to correct the violation. 0 PTS
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding - P -- Observed several items being stored above 41°F in flat top chef base and line right side prep unit. Store TCS foods at 41°F or below when cold holding. The items were relocated to a properly working unit to correct the violation.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking - Pf -- Observed two small packs of deli ham in the market without a date mark. Ready to eat TCS foods prepared/opened and held for more than 24 hours shall be date marked to indicate when the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded not to exceed 7 days. The day of preparation/opening shall count as day one. Since the date of preparation was known, the foods were date marked to correct the violation. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition - P -- Observed one large container of menudo stored past the discard date (6/8/26) in the walk in cooler. TCS food may only be held a total of 7 days including the prep/open date. The person in charge voluntarily discarded to correct the violation 0 PTS
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment - Pf -- Observed line right side prep unit and chef base not operating according to manufacturer's specifications. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide proper hot/cold holding temperatures. A service call was placed during inspection. I will return within 10 days for compliance.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables - C -- Observed a food employee cutting unwashed lettuce. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. The employee was educated and all lettuce was washed to correct the violation.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C -- Observed the line right side prep unit and chef base running between 45-60°F. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Service. 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - C -- Observed milk crates used for storage shelving in the dry storage. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Replace. 0 PTS
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.11 Outdoor Storage Surface - C -- The cardboard dumpster was placed on a gravel surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Move the dumpster to an approved surface. 0 PTS
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C -- Observed minimal cracked tiles and observed ceiling leak in chemical storage room and clean dish/storage room. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. REPEAT 0 PTS due to several improvements made since last inspection
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers - C -- Observed employee personal air fryer stored on shelf. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Employee moved the air fryer to the designated area to correct the violation. 0 PTS