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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)


1505 CAPITAL BLVD
RALEIGH, NC 27604

Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
 

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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 11/07/2023
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
2. 2-102.12 (A); Core; The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. The PIC shall have passed an exam as part of an ANSI-accredited food protection manager course. CDI-Link to an approved course was provided to PIC, who agreed to sign up. 1.0
28. 7-204.11 ; Priority; A cleaner containing chlorine was being used as a surface sanitizer. Chemical sanitizers shall meet requirements of 40 CFR 180.940. CDI-Regular bleach was obtained and mixed for use in truck. 1.0
General Comments
Inspector Jamie.Phelps@wake.gov; (919) 210-5228
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 03/24/2023
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
2. 2-102.12 (A); Core; No one was a certified protection manager.- The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM- CDI, the PIC is signed up for the class. Documentation was provided. 0.0
15. 3-302.11; Priority; Observed bags of raw meat being stored directly on top of each other and beside each other. Chicken, beef, pork, etc were all together.- To protect food from contamination, TCS raw animal foods shall be stored by order of required final cooking temperatures with the highest required temperature on the bottom.- CDI, items were moved. 1.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
Nicole Millard/ 919-500-6205/ Rena.Millard@wake.gov
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 12/14/2022
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
10. 5-202.12; Core; The hot water is not working at the handsink consistently.- A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees F.- CDI, the PIC was actively working on the problem before/during EHS arrival. 0.0
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods that are being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or less.- CDI, Items moved to the cooler unit, and unit turned down. 1.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 08/24/2022
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
2. 2-102.12 (A); Core; No one was a certified protection manager.- The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM- Please ensure person in charge is certified 1.0
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods that are being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or less.- CDI, Items moved to the cooler unit, and unit turned down. PIC has maintenance already present who will look at the cooler as well. 1.5
50. 5-103.11; Priority Foundation; The water is turned off on the truck for repairs at EHS arrival due to handsink malfunction.- The water source and systems shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food establishment.- CDI, maintenance was already fixing the issue upon EHS arrival. Was repaired before EHS left facility. 0.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 04/13/2022
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
2. 2-102.12 (A); Core; No one was a certified protection manager.- The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM- Please ensure person in charge is certified 1.0
5. 2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have vomit/diarrheal clean up procedure.- A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have written procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.- CDI, EHS provided documents from county website to meet compliance. PLEASE KEEP THESE ON THE TRUCK 0.5
10. 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; The handsink is not working properly. A metal knife is held up against a wire that is causing the sink to turn on. Without holding the knife to the wire, the water does not run at all. With only one employee working, handwashing cannot be properly done since they cannot hold the knife and wash hands at the same time.- A handwash sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.- CDI, the owner of the truck has placed a work order in for the sink. 1.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources ---------PIC couldn't sign due to COVID-19 concerns
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 11/18/2021
Score: 93.5

#  Comments Points
2. 2-102.12 (A); Core; No one was a certified protection manager.- The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM- Please ensure person in charge is certified 1.0
5. 2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have vomit/diarrheal clean up procedure.- A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have written procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.- CDI, EHS provided documents from county website to meet compliance. 0.0
10. 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; The handsink is not working properly. A metal knife is held up against a wire that is causing the sink to turn on. Without holding the knife to the wire, the water does not run at all. With only one employee working, handwashing cannot be properly done since they cannot hold the knife and wash hands at the same time.- A handwash sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.- CDI, the owner of the truck has placed a work order in for the sink. 1.0
15. 3-302.11; Priority; Observed raw shrimp being stored above ready to eat (RTE) veggies and raw beef being stored directly beside of RTE veggies.- To protect food from contamination, TCS raw animal foods shall be stored by order of required final cooking temperatures with the highest required temperature on the bottom.- CDI, items were moved. 1.5
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods that are being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or less.- CDI, units were turned down. This is a repeat item, full (3) points deducted as stated on last inspection. 3.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources

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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 07/28/2021
Score: 94.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
PIC cannot sign
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 03/18/2021
Score: 94

#  Comments Points
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 10/02/2020
Score: 94.5

#  Comments Points
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 11/01/2019
Score: 95.5

#  Comments Points
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 03/28/2019
Score: 93.5

#  Comments Points
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 12/07/2018
Score: 95

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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 08/29/2018
Score: 92.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
*NOTICE* EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 02/16/2018
Score: 96

#  Comments Points
General Comments
*Notice* Effective January 1, 2019, the NC Food Code 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) requires equipment to be upgraded or replaced to maintain food at a temperature of 41 degrees F or less. Please plan accordingly
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 11/14/2017
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
General Comments
*Notice* Effective January 1, 2019, the NC Food Code 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) requires equipment to be upgraded or replaced to maintain food at a temperature of 41 degrees F or less. Please plan accordingly.
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 03/04/2017
Score: 90.5

#  Comments Points
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 02/26/2016
Score: 96

#  Comments Points
General Comments
MFU was operating with ceiling panel lifted without a screen. This action is prohibited without a screen to protect the mfu from possible insect or vermin entry.
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 08/21/2014
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 03/08/2013
Score: 100

#  Comments Points
General Comments
No food being prepared at time of inspection.
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 05/04/2012
Score: 0

#  Comments Points
4. Potentially hazardous foods being stored hot were not at approved temperatures of 135F/higher : Peppers and onions 95F, beans 119F, rice 98F, ground beef 121F. These foods must be stored at 135F or higher. Operator stated that they were at end of work day. Must maintain the foods at approved temperatures while stored , or the food must be in an approved cooling process such as ice baths or refrigeration. 0.0
7. Food was being prepared and sold but operators were not washing hands. [Must wash hands when they become contaminated.]. 0.0
10. Clean utensils were being stored in the handwash sink. [Clean utensils must be stored on clean surfaces, to prevent recontamination of the utensils.]. 0.0
16. Handwash sink was not available for use because utensils were stored in the sink basin [Handwash sink must be clean, free of storage, and available for use.] 0.0
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EL PARAISO MEXICAN FOOD (WCID #242)
Location: 1505 CAPITAL BLVD RALEIGH, NC 27604
Facility Type: Mobile Food Units
Inspection Date: 04/10/2012
Score: 0

#  Comments Points
3. RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. STORE ALL RAW MEAT BELOW READY TO EAT FOOD. CORRECTED. 0.0
8. THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE MAKE LINE IS WORN AND DIRTY. REPLACE OR REPLANE IT AND CLEAN THROUGHLY. SOME UTENSILS AND BOWLS ARE STORED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 0.0
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