Barcelona Restaurant

July 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Products in the walkin refrigeration unit with labeling indicating a preparation date of 07/27/23 with a temperature of 60F. At this time the PIC confirmed the items were made on 07/27/23. Products are in deep plastic covered containers.Products out of temperature control were voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC. Review coolling procedures with staff
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple prepared items on the cold holding line with temperatures of 45F-47F. Per the PIC the products were placed on the line less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Items removed and placed in walkin refrigeration at 38F Commercially produced fish in oil being held at the service line in ambient temperatures. Per the product packaging the product shall be held under refrigeration. Product was on the counter for an undetermined amount of time and was voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC Sliced cucumbers and apples held in ambient temperatures at the bar- Removed and placed in refrigeration
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee filling glasses with ice at the service line. When the ice was being placed in the glass with the scoop the employee was touching the ice with their bare hands to prevent spilling- Corrected immediately
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Internal panel of ice machine with buildup- Clean with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing sinks with no paper towels- Corrected on site
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspectin the 3 bay sink had an excessive amount of soiled equipment piled in all bay on the drainbords and piled up in front on the floor. Clean and sanitize equipment with proper frequency to prevent excessive buildup of soiled equipment
code 590.004/4-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Cooking equipment throughout the kitchen with heavy builtup uncrusted food soils- Clean with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Heavy black buildup on floors throughout kitchen- Clean properly
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen is not properly working and has been shut off- Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber Additional handwashing sinks available
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Numerous areas of the floor throughout the kitchen and warewashing with heavily worn grout- Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Recently used mop stored upright against the wall in the warewashing area- Store properly
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 12, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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