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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 6/8/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes 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 a box of unwashed mushrooms stored on shelving directly above prepared Pico de galo in the walk in cooler. CDI- mushrooms moved, EHS discussed storage order. REPEAT.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed red sanitizer buckets mixed with sanitizer that was registering above 200ppm chlorine sanitizer. CDI- PIC remade bucket to proper concentration. EHS discussed how to test sanitzer and ensure its at proper concentration before using to wipe down food contact surfaces. See- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur1DXGGZHxY for more details. REPEAT.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed facility using cold running water to thaw out shrimp, cold running water was registering at 80F. CDI- shrimp removed from water, EHS discussed thawing under refrigeration during summer months, as ground water has raised above 70F.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee working with food with wrist jewelry on.
47 1 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 individual red cutting board in use at the cook line with significant grooves/ staining, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed the sides of cooking equipment with buildup, in need of cleaning. Observed gaskets on reach in units with food debris, in need of cleaning.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3 compartment sink actively leaking from faucet and from piping below. Observed a leak at the sink behind the front bar. PIC stated he has ordered parts as of last week to fix sinks, have not arrived yet.
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 floor tiles in walk in cooler with damage, tiles missing. PIC stated he is planning on fixing floors during summer.