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A98.5

EL TORITO CARNICERIA & SUPERMARKET

11229 E INDEPENDENCE BV, STE L, Matthews, NC 28105
Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300554
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceMay 21, 2026

Score history

7085100 May 21, 2026: 96.5Oct 1, 2026: 98.5
May 21, 2026Higher is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw beef stored directly above produce in the WI cooler. CDI. PIC removed For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Observed ceiling tile missing by the kitchen entrance. Needs to be repaired.

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May 21, 2026 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. observed employee beverages stored on food prep table CDI removed.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. observed water temperature at 74°.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observe multiple plastic utensils/containers with sticker residue still on them stored with clean utensils CDI removed to re-wash For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf facility, unable to provide hot water to water fixtures, including hand, sink prep sink and utensil washing sink. Management states that they’re having an electrical problem that the electrician is working on it. There is no one here working on this as we speak. CDI. Facility in violation of failing to provide hot water and will be closed until Hot water is restored.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EL TORITO CARNICERIA & SUPERMARKET” or State ID 2060300554). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.