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El Barco

April 19, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: potato on cold line 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: bar/clean interior of glass chillers large ice machine/clean/sanitize interior white panel hot line/clean/sanitize all cutting boards and knives
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: hot line/repair one door freezer
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: remove floor mats from 3 bay sink/where pots are being cleaned walk in/properly cover all foods provide covers to all employee drinks bakery/store all bulk food scoops with handle presented
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: resurface worn cutting boards
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: oyster walk in/replace loose door gaskets lobster tank/resurface to be smooth easily cleanable
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: fish reach in/provide accurate internal thermometer
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: clean exterior of dishmachine/remove packing wrap kitchen/clean all lower prep table shelving hot line/clean interior/exterior of all reach in units/door gaskets and dishware shelving clean interior/exterior of all cooking equipment
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Inspector note: shucking station/provide proper storage of knives/not between equipment bar/provide drain hoses to soda guns
code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: dishroom/repair leak from backflow preventor repair/replace grease trap under 3 bay sink
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: clean outside trash along dumpster
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: ice machine and liquor storage/clean floor area under equipment dishroom/remove stagnate water from floor walk in/repair loose floor tile kitchen/regrout floor as needed
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: ice machine/liquor storage and walk in/replace missing ceiling tiles/clean interior walls and ceiling bakery oven/clean all stained ceiling tiles
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: dishroom/clean/organize
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 13, 2018: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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