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NameEL DORADO GRILL & GROCERY, INC
Address319 S PENDER ST
 
City/State/ZIP
WILSON NC 27893
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyWilson
Inspection Date 3/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2B) TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. P A pan of cooked meatball and a pan of raw chicken gizzards were observed with temperatures ranging between 47 F and 49 F in one of the treach in coolers. EHS took an ambient temperature of the reach in cooler and it was observed with a temperature of 58 F. The cooked meatballs were 47 F and the PIC voluntarily discarded. The PIC was asked to remove all of the food items from the reach in cooler and place in the secondary reach in cooler. CDI
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No 4-301.11 Equipment for holding cold food shall be sufficient in capacity to maintain food temperatures at 41F or less. One of the reach in coolers was not capable of holding a temperature of 41 F or less during today's inspection (as stated in violation #22). The PIC stated that they have been having issues with that cooler and have had the motor replaced on it. Since the restaurant has extra refrigeration units to properly hold their food items a verification visit will be done between today's date and 3/30/26 to verify if the unit has been either service or removed from service.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 . 4-501.11 (B) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment Equipment Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Door gaskets at upright reach in coolers and reach in freezer are torn; shall be in good repair and/or replaced. R
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No Yes No 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) A direct connection is present between the 3-compartment sink’s drain and sewage piping. A direct connection may not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Facility was permitted prior to 2012. If the facility is ever remodeled, an air gap will need to be added to the sinks. R
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The flooring throughout the kitchen is starting to come loose and there is damage to the baseboards, walls, and ceilings throughout the kitchen. Repairing is needed in all areas. R