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El Paso Mexican Restaurant


9610 A Hwy 70 E
PRINCETON, NC 27569

Facility Type: Restaurant
 

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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/22/2024
Score: 100

#  Comments Points
56. 6-303.11; Core; Replace burned out light tubes by the dishmachine to improve lighting. 0.0
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 11/03/2023
Score: 100

#  Comments Points
47. 4-501.11; Core; Sink faucets that were in bad repair were replaced; replace/re-finish chipping or rusting racks in reach-in cooler. Paint bare wood in the new bar area. 0.0
General Comments
Good Food Temps!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 08/21/2023
Score: 99.5

#  Comments Points
47. 4-501.11; Core; Replace broken faucet at utensil sink; replace chipping rusting racks in reach-in cooler. Paint bare wood in the new bar area. 0.5
55. 6-201.11; Core; Floor in the rear dish area was re-painted as instructed but some areas are thin and need another coat of paint. 0.0
General Comments
Good Food Temps and date marking!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 05/05/2023
Score: 99

#  Comments Points
47. 4-501.11; Core; Replace broken faucet at utensil sink; replace chipping rusting racks in reach-in cooler. 0.5
49. 4-602.13; Core; Clean hood vent system. 0.0
53. 6-501.19; Core; Replace self closer on men's restroom door. 0.0
55. 6-201.11; Core; Paint seal, refinish flooring in part of the rear prep area where paint is coming up. 0.5
General Comments
Good Food Temps!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/10/2023
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Walk-in cooler was holding items at 41-43F. All cold hold potentially hazardous foods must hold at 41F or below. Foods must not exceed 41F! Have qualified technician check cooler for proper operation. This is an older walk-in cooler unit and may not be able to keep up with demand during busy times of opening and closing. Limit opening and closing of walk-in cooler door and refill containers inside the cooler to avoid bulk container items from rising in temp. This unit may need replacement if 41F or below temps cannot be reliably maintained. Recommend food temps be at 37-38F in the walk-in cooler. Manager education during inspection. CDI 1.5
23. 3-501.18; Priority; Date marking is not allowed above 41F hold temp. Date marking requires foods be held at 41F or below for up to 7 days. Manager education on date marking/disposition requirements during inspection. CDI 0.0
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 10/12/2022
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Prep unit had been unplugged by accident during lunch. Items like cheese/tomato in prep unit read 45-46F. All cold hold potentially hazardous foods must hold at 41F or below. Monitor temps frequently to ensure coolers are operating. No issues with cooler was noted other than unit being unplugged from power unintentionally. Unit was plugged in and starting dropping temp during inspection. CDI 1.5
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 07/28/2022
Score: 100

#  Comments Points
44. 4-901.11; Core; Air dry plastic and metal food pans after washing them and before stacking them. Do not stack items WET or DAMP. 0.0
General Comments
Good Food Temps!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/05/2022
Score: 97

#  Comments Points
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Meats/various in the walk-in cooler were 43-44F. All cold hold potentially hazardous foods must hold at 41F or below. Have qualified technician check cooler for proper operation. Coolers must maintain 41F or below at ALL times! If cooler cannot be made reliable cooling unit in walk-in should be replaced. Owner called technician during inspection and will follow up on 4/8/22. 1.5
23. 3-501.18; Priority; Date marking is not allowed above 41F. Date marking requires 41F or below for up to a 7 day shelf life. If product exceeds 7 days or exceeds 41F it must be discarded. Manager informed of date marking requirements during inspection. A follow up will be done on 4/8/22 to monitor progress of walk-in cooler repair. 1.5
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/07/2022
Score: 100

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Good Food Temps!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 10/11/2021
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
3. 2-201.11 (A), (B), (C), and (E); Priority; Download food employee reporting agreement. Have each employee read, sign and keep in file. Education during inspection. CDI 0.0
5. 2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Download vomit and diarrhea clean up plan template. Keep in file where all employees can access it when needed. 0.0
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Meats/various in walk-in cooler were 43F. All cold hold potentially hazardous foods must hold at 41F or below. Coolers must maintain proper food temps. Employees should check food temps frequently to ensure proper hold temps. Have qualified technician check cooler for proper operation including one fan of three that is not running. Will follow up 10/15/21. 1.5
23. 3-501.18; Priority; Date marking requires foods to be held at 41F or below. Therefore all date marked food should be discarded under the disposition rule. Have cooler checked by qualified technician ASAP. Education during inspection on date marking and disposition requirements. CDI 0.0
General Comments
Follow-Up: 10/15/2021
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 07/13/2021
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/01/2021
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/04/2021
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 10/29/2020
Score: 99

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Excellent Food Temps! Good general cleaning.
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 07/29/2020
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 02/04/2020
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 10/22/2019
Score: 96

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Effective Jan. 1, 2019: The new standard for COLD HOLD is 41F or lower. Please monitor your cold hold temperatures to ensure your equipment and procedures are going to be capable of meeting this new requirement!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 08/21/2019
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Effective Jan. 1, 2019: The new standard for COLD HOLD is 41F or lower. Please monitor your cold hold temperatures to ensure your equipment and procedures are going to be capable of meeting this new requirement!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/23/2019
Score: 100

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Effective Jan. 1, 2019: The new standard for COLD HOLD is 41F or lower. Please monitor your cold hold temperatures to ensure your equipment and procedures are going to be capable of meeting this new requirement!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/17/2019
Score: 93.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Effective Jan. 1, 2019: The new standard for COLD HOLD is 41F or lower. Please monitor your cold hold temperatures to ensure your equipment and procedures are going to be capable of meeting this new requirement!
Follow-Up: 01/27/2019
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 12/07/2018
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019 there will be new cold hold requirements. The new standard for cold hold will be 41F or lower. Please monitor your cold hold temperatures to ensure your equipment is going to be capable of meeting this new requirement!
Follow-Up: 12/14/2018
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 09/19/2018
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Hot water was slightly low at 107. Turn up heater to 110F or above.
Starting Jan 1 2019 cold hold will be 41F or below!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 05/18/2018
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019 there will be new cold hold requirements. The new standard for cold hold will be 41F or lower. Please monitor your cold hold temperatures to ensure your equipment is going to be capable of meeting this new requirement!
Red Denotes Critical Violation
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 03/23/2018
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019 there will be new cold hold requirements. The new standard for cold hold will be 41F or lower. Please monitor your cold hold temperatures to ensure your equipment is going to be capable of meeting this new requirement!
Red Denotes Critical Violation
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 12/11/2017
Score: 99

#  Comments Points
General Comments
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 09/14/2017
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Follow-Up: 09/24/2017
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 06/16/2017
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Excellent Food Temps and date marking; rice cooling on ice bath...good cooling method!
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 03/16/2017
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
General Comments
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 11/22/2016
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 09/08/2016
Score: 99.5

#  Comments Points
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/29/2016
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
General Comments
Good Food Temps
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Location: 9610 A Hwy 70 E PRINCETON, NC 27569
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 03/15/2016
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
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