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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 11/8/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11(E)(4) Equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Observed build up in the ice machine. Advised to clean more often. 4-602.11(E) Clean equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods at least every 24 hours to avoid contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed soda nozzles dirty with build up. CDI - PIC pulled for a cleaning procedure.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all ready-to-eat TCS foods that have been prepared and held more than 24hours in the establishment. -Pf REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed shrimp and tomato that have been prepared over 24 hrs ago with no date label on the product. CDI - educated importance of date marking. Labeled product.
26 0 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 spray bottle of degreaser without a label on it. CDI - educated to label chemicals and solutions. PIC labeled spray bottle.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No Yes 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. REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed food in freezer not 6" above the floor. Advised to store food off of the floor and make the bottom rack higher.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed the ice machine lid broken. Advised to repair.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Non Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or residue. Observed dirty gaskets at a reach in unit and the walkin cooler.
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 tile missing at the can wash. Observed tiles broken in the walkin cooler/freezer. Advised to repair and replace.