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NameEL CILANTRO
Address4709 MARGARET WALLACE RD
STE 108
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/6/2025
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 0 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 raw meats stored above RTE foods in WIC and glass door lowboy unit. - CDI - PIC corrected storage order by placing RTE foods above raw foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 multiple TCS items holding above 41F in WIC upon arrival. Per PIC, door to WIC was open for an extended period of time (10-15 mins) for inventory purposes 10 minutes prior to EHS arrival. - CDI - Door to WIC left closed for 30 minutes while EHS present. Observed items recovering to 41F or below prior to EHS departure. Do not leave door of WIC open for extended periods of time. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 - Observed various food items (shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, cooked ground beef, opened deli ham, potato salad, cooked pork) stored in prep units to be lacking required labels. - CDI - PIC correctly labeled all containers. *NOTE: Items lacking date mark labels will be discarded at next inspection. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - REPEAT - Observed large bowl of plantains stored directly on the floor in the WIC. Do not store food items directly on the floor. - CDI - PIC moved plantains to shelf. *NOTE: Points not escalated due to only one container being on the floor. Points will be deducted at next inspection if issue persist.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT - Observed clean dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking. *NOTE: Points not escalated due to nature of violation. Points will be deducted at next inspection if issue persists.
49 1 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, and on shelving in WIC. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
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.