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El Chapin


109 Capcom Avenue
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Facility Type: Restaurant
 

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El Chapin
Location: 109 Capcom Avenue WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 09/16/2024
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
10. 6-301.12; Priority Foundation; The papertowel dispenser at the handwashing sink in the display cooler area was empty. Handwashing sinks shall be supplied with individual, disposable towels or a hand drying device. CDI - The papertowel dispenser was replenished. 1.0
43. 3-304.12; Core; Two knives are stored in between the prep coolers. During pauses in food preparation, utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment if the utensil is frequently cleaned and sanitized... Store utensils in food with the handle above the food or another surface that you can easily determine whether or not it is clean. **Points not taken due this being a different violation under the same rule. 0.0
45. 4-502.13; Core; Coffee filters were stored unwrapped and uncovered. Single service/use articles shall be stored in their original protective packaging or in a manner that keeps them protected from contamination until used. Ensure coffee filters are kept in their packaging or a container with a lid. 0.5
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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El Chapin
Location: 109 Capcom Avenue WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 05/16/2024
Score: 97

#  Comments Points
16. 4-501.114; Priority; The chlorine sanitizer at the dish machine tested at 25ppm. Chlorine based sanitizer shall maintain a chlorine concentration between 50-200ppm. CDI - The stopper was blocking a portion of the tube, once adjusted the sanitizer tested between 100-200 ppm. PIC will continue to educate various staff that work in the dish area to ensure testing and monitoring of the dish machine is occurring on a daily basis. *Points not increased due to new employee being assigned to dishes and resolving issue on his own. 1.5
43. 3-304.12; Core; A spoon was laying in the garlic that was stored in the cooling drawers at the range. Utensils being stored in foods shall be stored with the handle above the food. CDI- Spoon was removed. **Points not increased due this being a different violation under the same rule. 0.5
47. 4-501.11; Core; The screw on the knob for turning the hot water on and off at the handwashing sink near the veggie prep sink is loose making it difficult to turn the knob on and off. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repair knob. 0.0
56. 6-403.11; Core; An employee's water bottle was stored on the prep table in the baking section; an used apron was stored on one of ingredient containers in the baking section and an employee's hat was on the shelf above the prep surface in the cookline area. Employee food/drinks (personal items) shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food and supplies. CDI- Some items were voluntarily removed. 1.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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El Chapin
Location: 109 Capcom Avenue WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/02/2024
Score: 96.5

#  Comments Points
16. 4-501.114; Priority; The chlorine sanitizer at the dish machine in the kitchen tested at 0 ppm. Chlorine based sanitizer shall be maintained between 50-200ppm. PIC states dish machine is not in use - 3 comp sink is being used for dishwashing. CDI- Dishwater tested at 112F and sanitizer tested at 100ppm, however inspector is not sure that the demand for clean dishes/utensils can be continuously met without use of the dishmachine. A follow up visit will be made to ensure dish machine has been repaired. 1.5
23. 3-501.18; Priority; Two containers of unopened milk and one open container of milk dated 12/24 were in the counter cooler. Food shall be discarded when it exceeds the time and temperature combination of being held at 41F for more than 7 days. CDI- Milk was voluntarily discarded. 1.5
35. 3-501.13 ; Meat was being thawed at the prep sink without being fully covered/submerged in water. Thawing shall be accomplished using methods such as placing food under refrigeration, as part of the cooking process or under continously running water that does not temp above 70F while completely submerged in water. CDI - Meat was put in a container so that it could be fully submerged. 0.0
43. 3-304.12; Core; A bowl was stored on top of a dry beans container; PIC confirmed it is being used for a scoop. Utensils being used in foods shall have a handle. CDI- Bowl was removed and replaced with a measuring cup. 0.5
45. 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Coffee filters were stored uncovered/unwrapped. Single service/use articles shall be stored in their original protective manager or in a manner that prevents them from becoming contaminated until used. CDI - Coffee filters were put in a food grade bag. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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El Chapin
Location: 109 Capcom Avenue WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 09/18/2023
Score: 95

#  Comments Points
16. 4-501.114; Priority; The dish machine tested at 0 ppm (no sanitizer was in the line and level was low in piped container). Chlorine based sanitizer shall maintain a chlorine concentration between 50-200 ppm. CDI- Sanitizer bucket switched out and machine primed. Tested between 100-200 ppm. No points taken since machine was turned off upon inspector's arrival and dishes from today were stacked by machine. 0.0
21. 3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Rice (115F) and ground beef (110F) at the steam table temped below 135F. TCS foods being held hold shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - Rice and ground beef were reheated. 3.0
33. 3-501.15; Priority; Roasted tomatoes and other foods in the bottom of coolers were wrapped in saran wrap. Foods that are in the cooling process shall be stored uncovered or loosely wrapped... CDI - Saran wrap removed or vented to allow for air to circulate. 0.5
39. 3-307.11; Core; Food was stored in a non-foodgrade "to-go" bag in the walk-in freezer. Food shall be protected from all sources of contamination. Ensure foods are only stored in food grade containers/bags. 0.0
41. 3-304.14; Core; Damp wiping cloths were stored on the dish machine and by the cash register. Damp/wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use. Ensure cloths are kept dry or stored in sanitizer. 0.5
43. 3-304.12; Core; A bowl was stored on top of the dry beans container - implying that it is used as a scoop. Utensils being used in foods shall have a handle. Ensure all utensils have a handle. 0.0
44. 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Eating utensils were stored by pastries in the dining area with the handles in the container; clean eating utensils were stored on the shelf above the dish machine with the handles in the container and spoons near the coffee station are stored with their handles in the container. Utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. Ensure all handles of eating utensils are stored "up." 0.5
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The vents in the hood need cleaning; some of the shelving in the kitchen area needs wiping down; and the black rolling cart needs wiping down. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean these items. 0.0
56. 6-403.11; Core; Employee drinks, food and other items stored throughout the kitchen above and beside the restaurant's food, clean utensils/dishes and supplies. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food and supplies. CDI - Some items were voluntarily removed; designated spaces assigned for other items. 0.5
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
Red Denotes Critical Violation
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El Chapin
Location: 109 Capcom Avenue WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 05/15/2023
Score: 94.5

#  Comments Points
10. 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; A container of silverware was propped on the handwashing sink in the ordering area and a cooling rack on rollers of pastries was blocking the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Handwashing sinks shall be accessible at all times and only used for handwashing. CDI - Container of silverware was removed; cooling rack of pastries were relocated. 1.0
10. 6-301.12; Priority Foundation; The handwashing sink near the bar/topping bar did not have any papertowels. Handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels or a hand drying device. CDI - Papertowels were pur in the dispenser. 0.0
21. 3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Rice that was prepped for going on the steamtable was on a counter and had a temperature of 95F; PIC states rice been heated approximately 30 minutes ago. TCS foods being held hot shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - Rice was put in the walk-in cooler to cool back down. 1.5
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Roasted garlic at the topping bar that was sitting under the sneeze guard temped at 63F. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI - PIC not interested in using time as a public health control, but states roasted garlic will be held cold. Garlic was put in bottom of prep cooler since it had been out less than 2 hours . 1.5
28. 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A container of degreaser was not labeled. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled with the common name of the material. CDI - Degreaser was labeled. 0.0
39. 3-306.11; Priority; Pastries on a cooling rack that had been moved from the kitchen were briefly stored in the dining area on the customer side of the ordering counter. Food on display shall be protected from contamination. CDI - Pastries were put in a container. 0.0
41. 3-304.14; Core; A sanitizer bucket was stored on the floor in the baking area. Sanitizer shall be stored above the floor. CDI - The sanitizer was put on a bottom shelf. 0.5
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The bottoms of the microwaves need cleaning; the outsides of the coolers need wiping down and there is ice buildup around the door of the walk-in freezer. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent a buildup of soil residues. 0.5
56. 6-304.11; Core; The ceiling vent in the men's bathroom does not work. If necessary to keep rooms free of obnoxious odors, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. Repair ceiling vent. 0.5
56. 6-403.11; Core; Employee drinks are stored on prep surfaces and above food throughout the kitchen. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food and supplies. Ensure employee drinks are stored on bottom shelves separate from the restaurant's food and supplies. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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El Chapin
Location: 109 Capcom Avenue WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 02/09/2023
Score: 96.5

#  Comments Points
5. 2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Written instructions for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea events were not available. A written procedure for cleaning up and preventing the spread of vomitus and fecal matter shall be maintained on site. CDI - PIC given a poster, clean up plan and allergen poster. 0.0
10. 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Ice was in the handwashing sink in the ordering area. Handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. CDI - Education and ice washed down the drain. 1.0
20. 3-501.14; Priority; Shrimp and the tomato mixture that were made this morning around 9 am did not cool down to 41F by 3:30pm. TCS foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours -cooling from 135F to 41F shall be accomplished within 6 hours. CDI - Both were voluntarily discarded; discussed methods for proper cooling. 1.5
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Tomato halves, chicken salad and boiled eggs being held in the top section of prep cooler #2 temped above 41F. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI - Thermostat was adjusted on cooler and foods began to drop in temperature by the end of the inspection; foods are expected to be used by the end of the night. 0.0
33. 3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Shrimp and the tomato mixture that were made this morning around 9 am did not cool down to 41F by 3:30pm; both were in deep pans. Cooling shall be accomplished by using methods such as portioning foods into small or thin portions, using shallow pans, ice baths... CDI - Both were voluntarily discarded; discussed methods for proper cooling. 0.5
39. 3-307.11; Core; Cut tortillas were stored in direct contact with a non-foodgrade "to-go" bag. Food shall be protected from all sources of contamination. CDI - Tortillas removed and put in a food-grade container. 0.0
43. 3-304.12; Core; Bowls were stored in the bulk containers of black beans, sugar and rice; in addition, a scoop was lying flat in the ice. Utensils being stored in foods shall be stored with their handle above the food. CDI - Scoop was dug into the ice and bowls were removed from bulk containers of food. 0.5
51. 5-205.15; Core; The discharge pipe at the handwashing sink by the small prep cooler leaks at one of the joints when turned on. All plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Repair leak. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com - 919.609.1783*
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