Borinquen Bakery & Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Heavy build-up of food debris on interior of grill express use for sandwich breads. Clean to remove.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Uncovered deli ham found in walkin refrigeration unit. Remove and cover for proper protection .
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Improper test kit for sanitizer. Provide Quaternary test kit.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Soils and spills in freezer chest in hall in basement area. Clean to remove Soils and dust along the ledges in warewash and prep area . Clean to remove.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Soils and food debris on floor in walk-in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 26, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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