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NameEL CILANTRO
Address4709 MARGARET WALLACE RD
STE 108
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/28/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsObserved a large hole in the door of the grease trap creating a hazard on the floor. Repair door of grease trap to eliminate hole or replace door.

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 policy poster posted in facility and signed copies of previous version of employee health policy that only lists 5 reportable illnesses instead of 6. - CDI - EHS provided updated copy of policy that includes the 6 reportable illnesses. PIC and employees reviewed and signed policy. Maintain signed policies in facility. 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 - PIC unable to locate written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. - CDI - EHS provided printed copy of written procedures. Maintain written procedures in facility. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed multiple dishes stored as clean with stickers and sticker residue still present. - CDI - PIC moved dishes to three compartment sink to be cleaned properly. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed various squeeze bottles and shakers of condiments lacking labels.
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 food residue and debris buildup on glass door of reach-in cooler, exterior of flip top prep unit, and in bottom of reach-in freezer. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No No 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law. - P - Observed wastewater backing up onto floor of kitchen from handsink and prep sink near three compartment sink. Per PIC, this issue has been ongoing for three days. Immediate suspension issued. - VR - Verification required within 3 days.
55 1 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. - REPEAT - Observed walls and floors in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean. 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 damage in various areas throughout kitchen. Repair to allow for a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. - Observed less than 10 foot candles of lighting in various parts of the walk-in cooler. Increase lighting to maintain at least 10 foot candles in all parts of the walk-in cooler.