El Barco

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical
  Inspector note: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink. Upon re-inspection The PIC has submitted a letter from the plumbing company stating that it can not be done. PIC will apply for a variance
  code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cole slaw reading 53F held overnight per PIC.Discarded Maintain cold holding 41F or below.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of the 2 drawer unit appears to be frozen unit not holding 41F or below.Repair
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Wall outside of the shell stock walk in observed damaged.Repair
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Intensity-Lighting (C)
  Inspector note: Light bulb not operating above the char broiler.Replace bulb.
  code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Repair the damaged door sweep at the front door
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 7, 2024: 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.