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NameEL CILANTRO
Address4709 MARGARET WALLACE RD
STE 108
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/24/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsDate mark labels in WIC observed to be for October instead of September in error. PIC corrected date mark labels.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P - Observed various raw proteins stored above plantain dough in WIC, raw chicken stored above cooked pork in glass door RIC, an opened package of raw ground beef stored in the same metal pan as an opened block of Gouda cheese in flip top portion of prep unit, and raw pooled eggs stored above fries and yuca in lowboy portion of prep unit. - CDI - PIC corrected storage order in all areas. PIC voluntarily discarded Gouda cheese. For more information on food storage order 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. Remove stickers and sticker residue in its entirety during the cleaning process. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure dishes are being cleaned properly. *NOTE: Risk control plan may be implemented at next routine inspection if issue persists. 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. - Observed ROP fish thawing in WIC without packaging being opened prior to thawing. Cut open packages when thawing.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes 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. - REPEAT - Observed various squeeze bottles and shakers of condiments lacking labels. - CDI - PIC labeled all working containers. - *NOTE: No point deduction increase due to PIC labeling all containers while EHS present. Point deduction will occur at next inspection if issue persists.
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 chlorine sanitizer being used at three compartment sink but no chlorine sanitizer test strips available in facility. Obtain chlorine sanitizer test strips. - VR - Verification required within 10 days.
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. - REPEAT - Observed food residue and debris buildup on glass door of reach-in cooler, exterior and interior of flip top prep unit, in bottom of reach-in freezer, and on shelving in WIC. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed a minor leak in piping for hand sink near back door. Repair leak.
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 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. - REPEAT - Observed floor damage in various areas throughout kitchen. Repair to allow for a smooth and easily cleanable surface.