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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 10/18/2016
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11(B) Handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. -PF Observed handsink with lettuce in it. CDI - cleaned out the lettuce so handsink can properly drain. educated PIC and food employee that handsinks are only for handwashing.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed bulk storage of onions infested with fruit flys. Advised to store onions in a different containers with holes in the container.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed ready to eat lettuce uncovered underneath chicken in the reach in cooler. CDI - advised to put lid on the tomato and store chicken/other meat product on the bottom.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11(E) Clean equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods at least every 24 hours to avoid contamination. Observed soda nozzles with debris build up. CDI - Advised to clean soda nozzles once every 24 hrs.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed cooked chicken that came off of the stove at 10 am. Product did not meet the 2 hrs time/temp cooling criteria from 135F - 70F. CDI - discarded product; advised to separate product in different containers to cool quickly.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P REPEAT VIOLATION Observed products in the flip top and reach in unit out of temperature. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - advised to discard product becuase product was sitting out of temperature too long ( since 10 am) did not meet 4 hr cooling time/temp criteria. VR
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17(B) Commercially Prepared and Packaged Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be date marked at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and the food is held for more than 24 hours. -Pf Observed commercially packaged ready to eat chicken nuggets that have been opened for over 24 hrs without a date for the product. CDI - educasted about commercial date marking; product was out of temperature too long so nuggets were discarded.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed fruit fly infestation. Observed the flies by the drink machine in the front of the kitchen. Observed flies all over the onions stored in the dry storage (discarded adulterated onions). Advised to use safe pest control methods to get eliminate the pests.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash or other sources of contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the dry storage area. CDI - picked up onions to a safe location for storage.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed cups wet stacked by the drink machines. Advised to air dry all equipment and utensils.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable, nonabsorbent, and withstand repeated warewashing. Observed tortillas stored in plastic grocery bag. CDI - advised to store food in a container that is made of safe material; moved food to a different container.
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. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen. Advised to fix.