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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 2/22/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink behind bar area. CDI- EHS provided sign to PIC.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed one box of unwashed mushrooms stored above prepared Pico de galo in the walk in cooler. EHS discussed storage order with PIC, this was the only instance of unwashed produce over ready to eat foods. CDI- box moved during inspection.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bottles filled with chemicals that had worn off labels at dish pit. CDI- PIC relabeled chemicals, EHS discussed labeling with PIC and to ensure labels are clear and visible. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed large white bucket filled with chlorine sanitizer that was significantly above 200ppm chlorine, solution appeared to be yellow and EHS test strips stayed white when tested, indicating that the solution was well above 200ppm chlorine. CDI- PIC emptied bucket, demonstrated to employee how to manually mix bleach with water and test to get proper concentration. EHS observed sanitizer bucket at proper concentration once re-made by PIC.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door open during inspection with screen door closed. Screen door has an opening at the bottom that does not protect outer opening of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Ensure back door stays closed and seals establishment from pest entry.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed halved avocado’s with stickers on the outside stored in cold holding drawers. Inner portion of halved avacados were contacting outer skin of other avocado’s, with stickers on that had not been properly washed.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handles contacting spices and sugar in dry storage white containers. REPEAT.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed red cutting board on cook line with deep grooves, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT. Note: points left at half demerits, facility has swapped out several cutting boards since last inspection, PIC stated he will go back through and assess cutting boards for damage and replace as needed.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster outside with broken lid, unable to close tightly with damage. Note: facility shares dumpster
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 ceiling tiles with damage above area near walk in coolers.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee clothing and possessions hanging from shelving where dry storage and bottled drinks are stored. Ensure employee clothing and possessions are kept in a designated area, away from retail items.