Caribe Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked fish stew in the front hot holding unit at 122F. Disocmtinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. PIC to reheat stew to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: No one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 2 door True refrigerator. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Portions of ceiling in the basement storage area's damaged and not securely fastened. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Hand sink near the fryers is not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Evidnence of live roach activity in the kitchen area. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 24, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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