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NameEL TORITO BRAVO/ JOES COMMISSARY
Address2104 ANGIER AVE
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27703
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 5/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsREHS and PIC verified calibration of thermometers in ice cup, PIC's reading 33F, while REHS's was reading 32F. REHS sanitized thermometer probe and body with an alcohol wipe at the beginning and throughout the inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - REPEAT - Observed chorizo, cooked peppers and onions, and pollo under 135F at the griddle hot holding/stovetop steam table. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, hot TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained 135F or above. -CDI- PIC reheated foods on griddle (check temp log).
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 diced tomatoes top portion reading 46F, while the bottom portion reading 41F in the sandwich cooler; the shredded mozzarella cheese was reading 47F and shredded cojita cheese 42F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, cold TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD with the exception of EGGS shall be maintained at 41F or below. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded diced tomatoes. The cheeses were put under the sandwich cooler to cool down.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests (C) - Observed one bug trap with a dead cockroach on it and needs to be removed. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) - Observed one food employee prepping cilantro with a bracelet on. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing FOOD, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) - REPEAT - Observed PIC actively prepping/handling food with no hair restraint. Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) - Observed sanitizer spray bottle having no measurable chlorine sanitizer. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a properly mixed sanitizer solution. Typical chlorine sanitizer concentrations are from 50- 150 ppm.
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 both one door cooler #1 and 2 gaskets torn. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.