Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked beef and other food products inside of the flip top cooler with elevated ttemperatures between 51-57F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Chlorine based sanitizer in the 3 bay sink registering at well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of live roach activity during the course of the inspection. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disconitnue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Bags of previously frozen beef observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Flip top deli cooler on the cooking line not functioning properly. Address discontinue use and make any necessary repairs. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into an additional refrigeration unit.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on February 16, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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