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NameEL LAGO
Address119 ARCADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
LAKE LURE NC 28746
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyRutherford
Inspection Date 9/26/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes Yes No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) (Pf) - The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. Discussed with PIC.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) (Core) - PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A); (Pf) - Observed cheese grater soiled with cheese. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed with PIC the frequency of cleaning and grater was broken down during inspection. 4-602.11 (E)(4); Core - Observed soda fountain nozzles heavily soiled with mildew. Nozzles should be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 (Core) - Observed several flies in the kitchen area. Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14; Core; Observed wet wiping cloth on prep surface. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ); (Core) - Trays and bowls observed on top of the steam table need to stored inverted. Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 ; Core; Wire racks are chipping and in poor repair. Observed a container with duct tape covering a large crack. Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.