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NameEL PURO CUBAN RESTAURANT
Address5033 SOUTH BV
SUITE H
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- *Observed - Handsink on cook line next to Salad Flip Top without soap. *CDI - PIC provided soap to Handsink.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. -Pf- *Observed - 2 Dented cans stored with non-dented cans in dry storage area PIC removed and discarded items.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P- *Observed - Spinach and Eggs Blend above 41F at Salad Flip Top date marked 6/11/26. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- *Observed - 2 Spray bottles of sanitizer without labels. *CDI - PIC had employee label items.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- *Observed - Spinach and Eggs Blend above 41F at Salad Flip Top date marked 6/11/26. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Cooked Beef date marked 6/09/26 without cover in WIC.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned Yes No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. *Observed - 2 small trash cans in each of the stalls in the women’s restroom without lids. PIC stated they will order some.