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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 9/5/2023
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
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed employee health signage missing information pertaining to Non-Typhoidal Salmonella. CDI - Updated employee health signage was reviewed with and given to PIC. -0 points- For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for responding to vomit/diarrheal events. CDI - Written procedures were reviewed with and given to PIC. -0 points- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handwashing sink in dish pit area unable to achieve hot water temperatures above 84F. All other handwashing sinks were in compliance. -0 points-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw steak and raw shrimp in refrigerated drawer at 49F and 47F. Both items were placed directly into cold holding drawer after preparation. All other items were 41F or less. CDI - Items were placed on TPHC and PIC has been advised to conduct proper cooling step prior to placing TCS foods in refrigerated drawer. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed large covered bus tubs of salsa and guacamole cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Covers were removed to allow cold air to circulation throughout food. -0.5 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut avocados on prep table and in flip top cooler with produce stickers still attached. Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use making sure to remove produce stickers and sticker residues. -0 points-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no quat sanitizer test kit for measuring quat sanitizer at three compartment sink. Establishment uses both chlorine and quat sanitizers. A verification will be conducted by September 15th, 2023 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points-
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 missing tile on wall behind cook/prep line. Repair/replace tile. -0 points-