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NameEL CILANTRO
Address4709 MARGARET WALLACE RD
STE 108
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 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)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed open, loose packages of raw fish stored over cooked meat in reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed raw ground beef stored over packaged juice in reach in freezer by register. CDI - PIC rearranged freezers. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw chicken being handled at the prep sink while packaged raw pork was thawing. REPEAT. CDI - raw chicken was moved to WIC to cool.-1.5-
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed sanitizer compartment at 3-comp used for washing dishes with <50 ppm quat sanitizer. Observed significant amount of air bubbles being pumped through sanitizer tube. REPEAT. CDI - sanitizer nozzle was adjusted and sanitizer compartment was emptied and refilled. Sanitizer concentration measured approximately 400 ppm after being remixed. 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed heavy buildup of food residue in microwave above prep top. -3-
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed two separate heads of lettuce that were cut in half date marked for 1/3 and 1/4 in bottom of prep top. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No 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 container of white seasoning containing spoon with spoon handle in contact with seasoning. CDI - spoon handle was removed from seasoning. 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed rice paddles stored in container of sitting water at 78 F. Observed grill spatulas stored in container of sitting water at 80 F. CDI - containers were emptied and utensils were removed to be rewashed. -0.5-
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean food containers stacked with standing water in between containers. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed badly torn gasket on reach-in. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board with deep gouges and grooves on cutting surface. -0.5-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 multiple clean container with sticker residue on outside of container. -0.5-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed kitchen in need of general cleaning of floors, ceiling vents, food storage areas. -0.5-