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NameEL TORO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
Address20930 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/2/2015
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.11 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certified food protection manager on site during inspection. Facility has 210 days to comply with rule before points are deducted on inspection.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed tortillas stored unwrapped and in direct contact with to-go bag that is unapproved for food storage. CDI-educated and tortillas removed. Also observed an egg crate stored next to hard shell tacos. PIC stated that the egg crate is used to hold tacos upright while being filled. EHS instructed PIC to discontinue use of egg crate.
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 Observed consumer advisory missing on lunch menu specials : Ribeye steak and Egg dish. VR.
26 1 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 Observed chemicals with incorrect labels or two conflicting labels such as sanitizer and degreaser. CDI-bottles taken out of service.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed tub of chicken thawing on counter. See rule 3-501.13 for correct methods.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed open packages of food for employees stored above and on top of food for customers. Food moved.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. No test kit available to measure Quat sanitizer used in 3 comp sink. VR.